hard copy

Example Sentences

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A hard copy is available for $50, but don’t bother—its “reference scenario” is already stale.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

A spokesperson said each item was being taken to a warehouse in a secret location to be individually photographed, so that both a digital book and hard copy could be given to the Osbourne family.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2025

Meanwhile, the participants who held on to a hard copy of the insult experienced only a small decrease in their overall anger.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2024

The bag, the instructions advise, also should contain a hard copy of maps and a compass — “goin’ old school!”

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

E-mail was received in Kathmandu, printed out, and the hard copy was transported by yak to Base Camp.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer