veto
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Steel that allows him and future presidents to veto plant closings, the transfer of production out of the country and other operational changes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
“There are too many members of the coalition and there are too many of the members who have veto power, which then leads to paralysis,” Guerra said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
Security Council, where most nations get rotating seats but no veto.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Particular power rests with the council's five permanent members -- the United States, China, Russia, the United Kingdom and France -— which each can veto decisions.
From Barron's • May 12, 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
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