vetoed
Example Sentences
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Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation that would have given Native tribes a greater role in California water policy decisions, saying the state is already making this a priority.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Despite neo-Nazis frequently flocking to the address, its last private owner, Gerlinde Pommer, vetoed any transformation of the house and contested its expropriation by the state until the very end.
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
Maine Gov. Janet Mills, a Democrat, vetoed a bill earlier this year that would have halted construction of new data centers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 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
If she vetoed Percy’s orders... well, he didn’t know what would happen.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
