- present participle of vet.
vetting
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Under the new regime, visa holders who need more time will have to file formal applications with the federal government, subjecting themselves to additional background checks, biometric vetting, and other bureaucratic hurdles.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
Both women went through "intense" vetting and were required to read and sign declarations stating that they had no contacts who were "engaged in criminal activities", the court heard.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Germany's young defence firms face other hurdles, from lengthy security vetting for staff to red tape.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
The competition to lead the Review was ferocious every year, involving rigorous vetting and a vote by eighty student editors.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
But nothing about Commerce Inn was designed for romantic evenings or, for that matter, businesslike Tinder vettings.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2022
