on paper
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Albuquerque’s husband, writer Carey Peck, who has known Wolfe since high school, said of the gallerist’s eclectic circle: “Those worlds don’t go together on paper, but Ernie made the relationships, and he made that happen.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
But what makes sense on paper can also overlook the effect on morale and, eventually, productivity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
To make your question truly answerable from a budgetary perspective, you would need to put some numbers on paper for your CFP/adviser.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026
"And yes, I keep a list on paper, too. I don't forget," she adds.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Word of mouth is a more effective method of advertisement than typeset words and exclamation points on paper pamphlets or posters.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
