on paper
Example Sentences
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Herbarium sheets are a way of preserving plants and flowers on paper and were first made in Italy in the 15th Century.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Horsegirls” might read on paper as too sickly sweet, but Meyering’s thoughtful direction and star Lillian Carrier’s performance keep it from tipping too far in that direction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 16, 2026
There are several loopholes that allow teams to comply with the cap on paper but actually spend considerably more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Even when a material appears promising on paper, it may still prove impractical because it is too difficult to synthesize or impossible to produce at scale, Törmä notes.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 7, 2026
“And that he wants to eat on paper plates.”
From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan
