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vetted

[ vet-id ]

adjective

, Informal.
  1. verified or checked for accuracy, authenticity, suitability, etc.:

    The website’s editorial process ensures professionally vetted and approved content.

    Refugees selected by the U.S. government for resettlement are the most thoroughly vetted people to come to the United States.



verb

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of vet 1.

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Today, WFE is a volunteer-run charity that helps disabled vets at Walter Reed, Brooke Army Medical Center or in their homes, providing adapted devices for free.

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When judge openings occur, standing “judicial nominating commissions” around the state vet interested parties and send a list of finalists to the governor, who then makes the final pick to fill the slots.

On Wednesday, Rockefeller, who has spent most of his time at the wildlife center eating or sleeping, went to the vet to get some X-rays taken.

It’s a good idea to discuss both issues with your vet on your next visit.

Zoo vets are highly trained in animal health, but none at the Los Angeles Zoo knew how to do this type of heart exam.

That freedom would be ended by Conservative government proposals, which will require speakers to be vetted by the university.

Hosts are vetted carefully, both for their cooking and entertaining skills.

Who are the vetted rebels trained in Saudi Arabia meant to fight?

Once submitted, a detailed review is initiated and vetted by our teams, and listings deemed fraudulent will be removed promptly.

Because I vetted each of the chapters relating to every single person who was mentioned, there will be no surprises.

If the dear girl wanted to keep the thing we would have it vetted, definitely named, and warned as to followers.

"Oh, you've been vetted, there's no question of that," she agreed thoughtfully.

Uncle Roger had it vetted on the defence side, and so far it could stand a siege.

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vet. sci.vetting