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This appeared to be a reference to Turkey, amid reports Israel had vetoed the country's involvement.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2025

Before Newsom in 2022 signed the new law, he and his two predecessors had vetoed similar legislation over concerns about the voting process.

From Seattle Times • May 13, 2024

The United States had vetoed three previous U.N.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

In his veto message for SB 52, Newsom again reiterated his support for the goal, but said he couldn’t sign it because it was contingent on the enactment of AB 1248, which he had vetoed.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2023

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

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson