on paper

Example Sentences

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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

Even assuming both inheritances go up in value over time, the difference between your assets and your husband’s assets makes this agreement worth it for you; it works in your favor, on paper at least.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

And not only on paper, I’m only on paper for ten months when I leave here, that’s all the parole I have.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander