red tape
Example Sentences
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In a report, the analyst says that while the country has long been viewed as an attractive jurisdiction for LNG development, red tape and restrictive environmental policies were limiting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
Moonshot eschews titles and hierarchy, a relatively unusual practice at a Chinese company and one Yang sees as essential to get rid of red tape.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Production incentive experts say any national film tax credit will need to have a seamless process, one with minimal red tape.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Germany's young defence firms face other hurdles, from lengthy security vetting for staff to red tape.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
I can see that Pattie likes the idea of red tape.
From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan
