red tape
Example Sentences
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“We kept saying we wanted to address affordability, but yet we were getting in our own way of doing that because the regulatory red tape was adding so much time.”
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
For US companies, China remains both a major market and a difficult operating environment due to regulation, red tape and geopolitical uncertainty.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
“Our investigation found that State Farm delayed, underpaid, and buried policyholders in red tape at the worst moment of their lives.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
On the campaign trail, he’s promising to resuscitate the city’s entertainment industry by fast-tracking film permits and cutting red tape.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
A loyalty statement required of everyone, it was hoped, might save some time and a lot of red tape.
From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston
