vetoed

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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

Agnico Eagle approved a US$2.4 billion gold project in Canada’s Arctic after Ottawa vetoed a Chinese state-owned firm’s bid.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

A Lufthansa agent had offered to walk Talankin to the gate and keep hold of his statuette during the flight, but this plan was vetoed by a TSA official, according to Deadline.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

But one MP's analysis would have convinced Sir Keir that he was right – from the point of view of political survival – to have vetoed the mayor's candidacy.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

The GAC concurred that building a heavy-water reactor was a promising research project, but Fermi vetoed Berkeley as its home.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik