vetoed

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Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 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

One of my daughters and I once wanted to keep some Madagascar hissing cockroaches as pets, only to be vetoed by my wife.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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

Michael liked the first city they passed, but this was vetoed because everyone doubted quick first judgments.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury