on paper

Example Sentences

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“No pathways” is one of those ideas that looks good on paper but doesn’t work in practical terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

The Saavedra family put the ingredients on paper for the first time earlier this year as they sold the beloved brand to backers who plan to make their salsa picante even bigger beyond California’s borders.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

With 16 of his 19 knockouts inside three rounds, Makhmudov carried early danger on paper and landed an overhand right on Tyson Fury's ear in the opening round.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Founded on paper in 2015, it has gathered momentum lately, just in time for trouble to hit the desert wonder 1,100 miles to its west.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Why, it’s them that, not content with printin’ lies on paper an’ preachin’ them out of pulpits, does want to be cuttin’ them on the tombstones.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker