as in governmental
of, relating to, or like a nonelective government official or body of government officials
a bureaucratic institution bureaucratic procedures
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Recent Examples of bureaucratic
Lee, in announcing the postponement on Monday, said OGE had not completed its review, criticizing a bureaucratic delay.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
There has been an effort in the Washington bureaucratic swamp to stifle innovation with more regulation and higher taxes, but President Trump will deliver on his promise to encourage American leadership in crypto and other emerging technologies.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
After 17 years of trying to negotiate with the Corps over impacts ranging from structural building integrity to flying rocks, the Buddhists have now made clear that bureaucratic straws can break even the most peaceful of backs.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
To foster innovation, companies must enable cross-functional teams to collaborate seamlessly, free from bureaucratic roadblocks.
—Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 14 Jan. 2025
There has been an effort in the Washington bureaucratic swamp to stifle innovation with more regulation and higher taxes, but President Trump will deliver on his promise to encourage American leadership in crypto and other emerging technologies.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
After 17 years of trying to negotiate with the Corps over impacts ranging from structural building integrity to flying rocks, the Buddhists have now made clear that bureaucratic straws can break even the most peaceful of backs.
—Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
To foster innovation, companies must enable cross-functional teams to collaborate seamlessly, free from bureaucratic roadblocks.
—Akshay Prabhu, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaucratic. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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