red tape

Example Sentences

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The RSP's Khanal believes the party's goals are achievable once their government cuts all the red tape.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

"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

“In fact, Secretary Noem’s review process was specifically designed to break through bureaucratic red tape and expedite funding requests that had previously languished for years under prior administrations.”

From Salon • Mar. 4, 2026

The costs and red tape associated with that can be enough to turn many startups away from their bank pipe dreams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I can't remember ever in my life seeing red tape.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan