bureaucracy

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The statement acknowledged that consequences for young people could be "far-reaching" and said that regulations on exemptions were being developed "in part to avoid unnecessary bureaucracy".

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The BBC's response to the errors seems to have been more checks and more bureaucracy - and potentially more managers.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Samantha Stevens, a Los Angeles political consultant and former legislative staffer, said she is worried the proposed changes are a shortsighted solution to address police abuses that will create another layer of bureaucracy.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

The U.A.E has courted expats and investors with business-friendly regulation, minimal bureaucracy and a pledge that the city wouldn’t get dragged down by its neighbors’ troubles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Langley liked to think of itself as a place that eschewed bureaucracy, where an idea from a cafeteria worker could get a fair hearing if it were compelling enough.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly