veto
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The previous proposal was that the chiefs of the intelligence services would be able to veto officers from giving evidence that could potentially risk breaching national security.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
They craft the state budget and have a line-item veto to eliminate legislative appropriations.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
However, Russia, a long-standing ally of Iran, as well as China could still veto the text.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Speaking of authenticity, Mr. Beshear took to the Lexington Herald-Leader last week to defend his veto, claiming we at the Journal “refused to consider publishing” his defense.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026
One thing was for sure: One way or another, if my ’rents didn’t veto the entire shebang, it was going to be important.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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