cut through red tape
Example Sentences
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The Pentagon has held up SpaceX as an example of companies that can help the military cut through red tape and more quickly field weapons and other capabilities.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
The declaration allowed the city to cut through red tape, including through no-bid contracts, and to start Inside Safe, Bass’ signature program focused on moving homeless people off the streets and into interim housing.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
Modi often imposes reforms suddenly, relying on boldness and even the element of surprise to cut through red tape.
From New York Times • Jun. 6, 2024
She said that declaring a state of emergency would allow the city to cut through red tape and increase funding to police, who she said had already arrested 23 people during felony warrant sweeps.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021
He did not provide details, but said his goal is to cut through red tape and change the CIA’s culture.
From Washington Times • Oct. 13, 2017
