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veto

[vee-toh] / ˈvi toʊ /




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In his veto statement, Landry painted many of the exonerees as “convicted criminals” whose only interest is money.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

The U.S. government now holds equity in several companies, including Intel, rare-earths supplier MP Materials and, through a single golden share, veto power over U.S.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

The charter gave him the power to hire and fire the board members and to veto their decisions if he felt like it.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

The governor, in his veto message, cited affordability concerns.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

The only thing this scheme lacked was democracy, for ultimately power resided exclusively in the “executive branch,” which could veto any measures passed by the “legislature.”

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson

That will make it possible to identify potential vetoes but not which country blackballed any given candidate.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 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

How that will transpire is unclear, but it yet again raises the prospect of disagreement, vetoes and stand-off.

From BBC Oct. 28, 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

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

The Los Angeles Harbor Commission signed off on the project in a meeting on June 11, but it was vetoed by the Los Angeles City Council this week.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 27, 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

Agnico Eagle approved a US$2.4 billion gold project in Canada’s Arctic after Ottawa vetoed a Chinese state-owned firm’s bid.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Brian’s mother thought of using the same lake, but Derek vetoed it because they wanted it all to be new to Brian.

From "The River" by Gary Paulsen

The proposal is meant to establish a right of consultation for FinCEN and won’t necessarily lead to the agency vetoing other regulators, a person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 10, 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

On the other hand, it must be admitted that Johnson was within his constitutional right in vetoing the bills without previously consulting anybody in Congress.

From The Life of Lyman Trumbull by Horace White




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