cut the red tape
Example Sentences
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"They are eager to get started, and they are eager to cut the red tape to allow that capital investment to flow," Burgum said after talks with interim president Delcy Rodriguez.
From Barron's ● Mar. 4, 2026
Department of Agriculture to cut the red tape for getting nondairy replacements for dairy milk in school lunches.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 27, 2022
In the U.S., activists used Instagram and group texts to coordinate protests to pressure federal officials to evacuate more Afghans and to cut the red tape of immigration policies that make resettlement more difficult.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2021
With those few changes to existing law and policies, Congress and the Department of Homeland Security could cut the red tape that’s causing these children additional unnecessary harm.
From Slate ● Jun. 30, 2021
"I can't exactly believe in this thing yet, Le," replied Stumpy, as, with trembling hand, he cut the red tape, and demolished the sacred seal of Herr Schlager.
From The Coming Wave The Hidden Treasure of High Rock by Optic, Oliver
