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paper trail

noun

a written or printed record, as of transactions or judicial opinions, especially when used to incriminate someone.

First recorded in 1975–80

The song left a long paper trail, and discovery of the 24-track proved far easier than other Judas Priest masters.

And if they review this, the paper trail is going to be sweaty.

First, given the magnitude of the alleged achievement, the Mitchell paper trail was shorter than he expected.

News of an expanded investigation–with a subpoenaed paper trail–may be welcome.

Howard Kurtz on the long paper trail that could alienate moderate swing-state voters just getting to know Paul Ryan.

I'll tell you, Sam; we'll tear up paper and leave a paper trail.

Whereas Dale got the lantern, found my paper trail, and guessed at the ferry.

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