paper trail

noun

: documents (such as financial records) from which a person's actions may be traced or opinions learned

Examples of paper trail in a Sentence

They covered up the fraud and were careful not to leave a paper trail.

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Additionally, audit logs and communication records help create a consistent paper trail, which is critical for regulatory reviews and minimizing risks associated with non-compliance. —

Rishi Choudhary, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024 The paper trail is your best defense in case of disputes later on. —

Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 22 Nov. 2024 Many in the public were distrustful of the touch-screen devices, which didn’t produce a paper trail allowing people to know for sure if their votes were being recorded as intended. —

Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 1 Oct. 2024 Take this paper trail: Chelsea bring in Filip Jorgensen from Villarreal, rendering Kepa Arrizabalaga more redundant than ever, and facilitating Djordje Petrovic’s switch to Strasbourg today. —

Phil Hay, The Athletic, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for paper trail