bureaucratic
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Some of this is due to the complicated and sometimes bureaucratic system for making claims.
From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026
No doubt that would violate bureaucratic rules and air-quality standards, and also might suggest some troubling historical comparisons.
From Salon • May 3, 2026
After it sparked outrage, many people pointed out the bureaucratic hurdles involved in accessing someone's funds after their death, particularly when they did not register a nominee who can claim it.
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
They simply reduce the bureaucratic friction that prevents aspiring school founders from serving students and families.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
Perhaps following the lead of the state’s chief executive, Durham first used the bureaucratic device that could be called “Death by Committee.”
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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