vetoed

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Past attempts to address pregnancy leave had been vetoed by governors Jerry Brown and Newsom.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

But a further 187 releases were vetoed, or 40% of eligible prisoners.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

A Lufthansa agent had offered to walk Talankin to the gate and keep hold of his statuette during the flight, but this plan was vetoed by a TSA official, according to Deadline.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

A bill that would make Maine the first U.S. state to temporarily ban data-center construction was vetoed by the governor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026

She had wanted to wear her comfy jeans, but both her parents had vetoed that.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson