red tape

Example Sentences

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The government said it hopes to speed up decision making by stripping away "outdated regulations and overlapping consultations" as part of cuts to red tape.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

In California, state legislators are debating how to protect residents and natural resources without creating so much red tape that developers go elsewhere, taking their jobs and taxable earnings with them.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

Lam has implemented dramatic changes in nearly two years at the helm, slashing bureaucratic red tape and pushing major infrastructure investments as he aims to boost economic growth.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Tesla and other new EV players—including Rivian and Lucid—still face hurdles and extra red tape in some states.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

“You will have to appear before a judge, pay a fee. The red tape is endless.”

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri