veto
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A golden share would give the government veto power over decisions.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
Trump made no mention of a veto in his message.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
The president is involved in the legislative process through the veto.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
The program provides states the ability to review, regulate and provide input on federal projects that affect their coastlines, but not broad veto power.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
After some wrangling, J. T. promised Venkatesh unfettered access to the gang’s operations as long as J. T. retained veto power over any information that, if published, might prove harmful.
From "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything" by Steven D. Levitt
The government had warned a day earlier that overturning the vetoes could have "immediate and hard-to-reverse effects," citing the "alarming rise in extreme climate disasters."
From Barron's ● Nov. 27, 2025
“Reforms such as harmonizing VAT rules or establishing a common consolidated corporate tax base remain stuck because of national vetoes, leaving firms to navigate a maze of fragmented tax regimes,” she said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025
Several key vetoes he has tried to make have already been overturned by Congress, where he doesn't have a majority.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2025
We try one more look, but she vetoes it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2025
After Coin vetoes a dinner, entertainment, and alcohol, Plutarch yells, “What’s the point of the propo if no one’s having any fun!”
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
Constitution, a bill becomes law about 10 days after it has been presented to the president, even without a signature, as long as it is not vetoed.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026
A similar measure passed in Maine in April but was ultimately vetoed by the state's governor.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission signed off on the project in a meeting on June 11, but it was vetoed by the Los Angeles City Council this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 27, 2026
Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.
From Slate ● May 21, 2026
Brian’s mother thought of using the same lake, but Derek vetoed it because they wanted it all to be new to Brian.
From "The River" by Gary Paulsen
She would do her country a service by vetoing the blunder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 11, 2025
Gov. Gavin Newsom wrapped up the 2025 legislative session with the usual flurry of activity, signing several important environmental, energy and climate bills and vetoing others ahead of Monday’s deadline.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 15, 2025
While vetoing the bill, Walz announced he was commissioning a study of the drivers’ working conditions.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2024
It has stopped vetoing condemnatory resolutions at the United Nations.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
No alternative is thus left to the President but either to approve measures without examination or by vetoing an appropriation bill seriously to embarrass the operations of the Government.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 5, part 4: James Buchanan by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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