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bureaucracy

[byoo-rok-ruh-see] / byʊˈrɒk rə si /


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Bureaucracy and local opposition in the state can drag out projects for years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 7, 2025

Bureaucracy and emotions have never been easy bedfellows.

From Slate • Oct. 3, 2024

"Bureaucracy was once applied to government alone," Wolff said.

From Salon • Sep. 6, 2024

"Bureaucracy in Germany is utterly crippling for most highly-qualified workers when they first encounter it, especially if they don't speak German," said Diana Stoleru of Berlin startup Lendis.

From Reuters • Jan. 30, 2023

Dr. Liebknecht also blames the personal régime and rule of Bureaucracy for the War.

From The Future Belongs to the People by Liebknecht, Karl Paul August Friedrich




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