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[vet-ing] / ˈvɛt ɪŋ /


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And yet on Sunday night, the government published a statement setting out its interpretation of the law, claiming nothing stops civil servants from "sensibly flagging UK Security Vetting recommendations."

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Vetting a tax expert can also be difficult.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

Vetting refugees and other immigrants to the U.S. is necessary and important.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 8, 2025

The recommendations came from a special committee of State Department officials known as the Israel Leahy Vetting Forum.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2024

"Vetting" by Eye.—This should be practised at every opportunity, and, if persevered in, it is possible to become quite expert in diagnosing by eye faults in flight efficiency, stability, and control.

From The Aeroplane Speaks Fifth Edition by Barber, H. (Horatio)




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