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on paper

adverb as in in theory

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But, the cases weren’t immediately investigated, as required by department policy, because of the department’s reliance on paper records.

Classic melancholy on paper perhaps, but live it sounds brutally honest, unapologetically raging and resigned in equal measure.

From BBC

In letters written to Mr Brookes, Christopher accuses him of being a "detrimental necromancer" and says the coronial process is illegal as "you can't be dead on paper".

From BBC

But though the World Series teams match up closely on paper, there’s one category where the Dodgers have a clear edge: their stadium.

Almost always, emotional and domestic labor isn’t considered work by the abuser, so, as in Stephanie’s case, it appears she’s not a full partner on paper.

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