: having been subjected to evaluation or appraisal : critically reviewed and evaluated for official approval or acceptance
… a central hub for victims, providing legal resources, a vetted list of lawyers … and how-to guides for petitioning lawmakers.—
Ryan Broderick
Ryan BroderickInternet users don't hate the media. … People want the vetted information the news media offer …—James Poniewozik
James Poniewozik… a carefully curated electronic eco-system that allows you to interact only with vetted software or Web sites.—John Pavlus
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Wright advocated for thorough documentation, such as a vetted EAW, to provide a transparent basis for decision-making and streamline approval processes for agricultural projects.
—Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The species has been implicated in the third-most attacks on humans globally, trailing only Great White and Tiger sharks, according to the International Shark Attack File, a scientifically vetted, global database kept by the University of Florida's Florida Museum since 1958.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
But supporters say the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which has historically had bipartisan support, represents some of the country’s most vulnerable and vetted immigrants, people who contribute to their new communities.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
By connecting investors with vetted development opportunities, these tools ensure that capital is directed toward projects addressing real housing needs.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Janean Sorrell, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
The species has been implicated in the third-most attacks on humans globally, trailing only Great White and Tiger sharks, according to the International Shark Attack File, a scientifically vetted, global database kept by the University of Florida's Florida Museum since 1958.
—Keith Matheny, Detroit Free Press, 16 July 2024
But supporters say the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, which has historically had bipartisan support, represents some of the country’s most vulnerable and vetted immigrants, people who contribute to their new communities.
—Chris Kenning, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
By connecting investors with vetted development opportunities, these tools ensure that capital is directed toward projects addressing real housing needs.
—Reza Esmaeili, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Vetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vetted. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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