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vetting

[vet-ing] / ˈvɛt ɪŋ /


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Under the new regime, visa holders who need more time will have to file formal applications with the federal government, subjecting themselves to additional background checks, biometric vetting, and other bureaucratic hurdles.

From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026

Germany's young defence firms face other hurdles, from lengthy security vetting for staff to red tape.

From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026

It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Police Scotland has now confirmed that Strathclyde's vetting unit in 2009 was aware of Greer's 2005 police caution when he was applying for the job.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

We should start peer review and vetting so they can be officially accepted.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

But nothing about Commerce Inn was designed for romantic evenings or, for that matter, businesslike Tinder vettings.

From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2022




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