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Meanings of on paper in English

Spanish
sobre el papel

As written or printed.

sobre el papel

Theoretically.

Usage of on paper in English
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It's quite difficult to explain how good this wine is on paper.
The South African
2
Clearly the deal on paper is consistent with international law and standards.
The Guardian
3
However, British Virgin Islands-based WCF really only existed on paper, prosecutors said.
Reuters
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Use a slotted spoon to remove from oil, drain on paper towel.
The South African
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The meeting will focus in particular on paper 1 of the syllabus.
The Irish Times
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Another problem was that on paper he commanded all the Fourth's elements.
Stonewielder
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The food is simple: homemade pasties and pies served on paper plates.
The Guardian
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Most projects exist only on paper, the documents seen by Reuters show.
Reuters
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Many companies exist on paper only with no office and no employees.
Radio NZ
10
Or, use the original low-tech method, writing your passwords down on paper.
The South African
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The plan looked good on paper, but it was booby-trapped with nonstarters.
NY Magazine
12
It represents so much more than a few words scribbled on paper.
Shatter Me
13
Beta Maps: To help memorize your beta, write it down on paper.
Climbing Magazine
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You'd assume numbers on paper are facts that aren't open for interpretation.
BBC
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No one was building anything; it was all about architecture on paper.
The Guardian
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It was just words printed on paper, and they hadn't touched her.
Public secrets
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