is vetoing
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present progressiveof veto (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
vetonounthe power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
Example Sentences
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“Butch” Otter is expected to announce soon whether he is vetoing legislation that would make instant racing machines illegal.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 6, 2015
Dan said to Teri, “Teri, we can’t do this project. We can’t do Wi Fi. Security is vetoing this project.”
From Forbes ● Sep. 23, 2014