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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In just the past three years, the city’s operating budget grew by 22% and added 66 bureaucratic positions.
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, some of the zoning disagreements created extra costs and bureaucratic hassle for property owners seeking small alterations to their homes.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Likewise, developers and operators should stay on top of regulatory developments, engage with policymakers and diversify project portfolios to reduce dependence on particular jurisdictions—all of which can help avoid the pain of bureaucratic surprises.
—Giuseppe Incitti, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the bureaucratic and scientific hurdles, the sheer number of nasal vaccines now in clinical trials encourages Iwasaki and other scientists pursuing the needle-free route.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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Michael Slaten, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
On the other hand, some of the zoning disagreements created extra costs and bureaucratic hassle for property owners seeking small alterations to their homes.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024
Likewise, developers and operators should stay on top of regulatory developments, engage with policymakers and diversify project portfolios to reduce dependence on particular jurisdictions—all of which can help avoid the pain of bureaucratic surprises.
—Giuseppe Incitti, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Despite the bureaucratic and scientific hurdles, the sheer number of nasal vaccines now in clinical trials encourages Iwasaki and other scientists pursuing the needle-free route.
—Stephani Sutherland, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Bureaucratic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bureaucratic. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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