on paper

Example Sentences

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So on paper at least, there is room for improvement.

From BBC

“I can never really tell, so it’s nice to be able to see it on paper.”

From Los Angeles Times

For a host of complicated reasons, a few years later France would lose World War II in a matter of weeks, despite having on paper the better army.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Mom and dad might live in a small house and not be rich on paper,” Mallon said.

From MarketWatch

“Looking at the guys in their prime, the experience, the talent, the starters, the pen, the depth of the young players … probably the best team we’ve had on paper.”

From Los Angeles Times