red tape
Example Sentences
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A highly specific 35 percent cut to government red tape using A.I.
From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026
He said many want to operate legally but get caught up in red tape and called for a more "organized, sustainable model."
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
She also believes the city has to dramatically expand the creation of new housing, reduce red tape for developers and introduce “gentle density” into single-family zoned neighborhoods.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
“Our investigation found that State Farm delayed, underpaid, and buried policyholders in red tape at the worst moment of their lives,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
When I take a good look across the sector, I see that red tape lines almost every block, and plague patrol soldiers with gas masks and black capes stand at every street corner.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
