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paperwork

[pey-per-wurk] / ˈpeɪ pərˌwɜrk /
NOUN
office work
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Count on it if athletic directors and principals don’t take their jobs seriously to give scrutiny to transfer paperwork and make home visits.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

Individualized investigation, rather than annual paperwork, is what uncovers discrimination.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Since then, animal transfers need bespoke agreements, often requiring paperwork to be completed between the UK and several European countries.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Larger manufacturers may have the advantage because they can afford dedicated production lines, international audits and the paperwork required to enter additional countries.

From MarketWatch Aug. 12, 2026

“She waved some stupid custody paperwork in my face, and said I’ve got to do what she says. Fuchsia rips a piece off the flyer. “That’s what she thinks.”

From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden



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