vetoed

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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

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

Almost immediately, the council passed a one-year moratorium to stop it, which was subsequently vetoed by the mayor.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

Leo had wanted to paint a giant message on the bottom of the hull—WASSUP? with a smiley face—but Annabeth vetoed the idea.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan