on paper

Example Sentences

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A mismatch on paper as Morocco, whose only previous title came 50 years ago, are 101 places above Tanzania in the world rankings.

From Barron's

"Sport and entertainment is the same thing – people come to watch sport for the unknown, that's why it is not played on paper," Kyrgios said.

From BBC

While the characters on paper are pretty much types, each actor projects the essence of the part, adding enough extra personality to suggest a real person.

From Los Angeles Times

But upon his retirement he set out on paper the journey which led him to calling London his home.

From BBC

Consider putting your emergency contact list on paper in the event your phone stops working or the battery dies and you can’t check the contacts there.

From Los Angeles Times