veto

Example Sentences

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But the association’s leadership council vetoed that vote.

From Salon

The government had warned a day earlier that overturning the vetoes could have "immediate and hard-to-reverse effects," citing the "alarming rise in extreme climate disasters."

From Barron's

His attempt to get the Beatles back on the road during the “Let It Be” sessions was vetoed by Lennon.

From The Wall Street Journal

Nixon had vetoed the Federal Water Pollution Control Act Amendments of 1972 but was overridden by Congress.

From Salon

It’s unclear if the North Dakota House will also vote to override the veto.

From Washington Times