on paper

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Once upon a time, a dynamic young entrepreneur came to him with a brilliant idea that, on paper, could revolutionize healthcare diagnoses and reduce costs exponentially.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

From factories and coaching centres to hospitals and entertainment venues, many of Delhi's deadliest blazes have exposed a persistent gap between safety rules on paper and their implementation on the ground.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Her aim, with “Whistler,” she has said, is to put down on paper how much they loved each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

It could make Elon Musk, on paper, the first trillionaire in history.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

It might have looked good on paper, but—¡Ay, chihuahua!—what a mess.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina