paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
ˈpā-pər-ˌwərk 
: routine clerical or recordkeeping work often incidental to a more important task
Examples of paperwork in a Sentence
She failed to file the paperwork on time.
The lawyer had us fill in the paperwork for the mortgage.
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When parents sign the adoption paperwork, they’re supposed to give their child a forever home.
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Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2024
Councilmembers Anita Cota Soto, Elvira Osuna and Ricardo C. Vital all filed nomination paperwork to run for another term.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
In light of where things now stand with Comcast, there’s little reason to suspect that Warner will bother with all that paperwork.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 July 2024
American Humane helped the men organize Aida and Poker's trip from Japan to Texas, which took over a week and included five different stops, handling the paperwork, red tape, and expenses.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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Jennifer Brookland, Detroit Free Press, 8 July 2024
Councilmembers Anita Cota Soto, Elvira Osuna and Ricardo C. Vital all filed nomination paperwork to run for another term.
—Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 8 July 2024
In light of where things now stand with Comcast, there’s little reason to suspect that Warner will bother with all that paperwork.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 July 2024
American Humane helped the men organize Aida and Poker's trip from Japan to Texas, which took over a week and included five different stops, handling the paperwork, red tape, and expenses.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024
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“Paperwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paperwork. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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paperwork
noun
pa·per·work
-ˌwərk
: routine office or record-keeping work
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