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

But red tape is now threatening the future of many bakers' culinary creations as some councils in England are reviewing their street trading policies, and questioning whether cake sheds should require a licence.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

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

I can't remember ever in my life seeing red tape.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan