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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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Newsom and other governors have repeatedly denied parole to his closest acolytes, though an appeals court overturned Newsom’s veto of the release of Leslie Van Houten in 2023.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

Most problematic was what Canadian officials interpreted as demands for a veto over trade deals with other countries.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

Prisoners convicted of sex offences or domestic abuse were excluded and governors could veto the release of certain prisoners if they had concerns about public safety.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan was the front-runner after last month's first informal vote, in which the council's 15 members, including the five with veto power, pass judgment in secret on the candidates.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

When Secretary of War Robert Patterson invited Ernest to Washington to give his views on successor bills to May-Johnson, Neylan issued a strong veto even though Ernest seemed honored to be asked.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

Under the US Constitution, legislation becomes law after 10 days if the president neither signs nor vetoes it while Congress remains in session.

From Barron's Jul. 10, 2026

“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

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, who has previously vetoed some bills aimed at adding restrictions on Silicon Valley businesses, will still have to weigh in on whether to sign the pieces of legislation into law.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

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

Even if the president vetoed the bill, “Congress has enough votes to override,” Kim wrote, citing Evercore strategist Matt Aks.

From Barron's Jun. 24, 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

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

She would do her country a service by vetoing the blunder.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 11, 2025

A couple of days later, appearing onstage at the New York Times’ DealBook Summit, Oscar-winning actor Halle Berry took an unexpected and harsh shot at Newsom for vetoing a bill on menopause treatment.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 7, 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

But pride soon came, with its vetoing interference.

From An Ambitious Woman A Novel by Edgar Fawcett




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