on paper

Example Sentences

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And he kept his investors on board by paying out “shares of the profits,” which often stayed on paper as they rolled them into new investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

While agreement is close, with Iranian initials put on paper, we can report that the text isn’t fully settled.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Ranked 114 places higher than Urhobo, Boulter was the favourite on paper - but limited exposure to clay has sometimes meant she has struggled against lower-ranked opposition on the surface.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

He also wrote instructions on paper, “rap four times,” “rap seven.”

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock