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bureaucracy

[byoo-rok-ruh-see] / byʊˈrɒk rə si /


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Claiming an extension is pretty straightforward, as far as taxes and government bureaucracy go.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Sarwar said his party would end the 08:00 rush for GP appointments, cut waiting times and reduce bureaucracy in the health system.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

But taxes, bureaucracy, and capital controls have kept its financial plumbing offshore where possible, in Singapore, Mauritius, or Dubai.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

The logistical obstacle course they would need to navigate for the evacuation included soothing jumpy horses, scrambling for last-minute cargo flights and navigating Belgian bureaucracy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Camille Cohen has always had a problem with impassive bureaucracy and authority figures.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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