any number of

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: many different
The dish can be prepared in any number of ways.

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Spray Mops There are any number of spray mops available on the market these days, and each one is slightly different from the next. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026 Now, Shelton can pull any number of levers to shorten winnable games. Dan Hayes, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026 Hayden Heights For years, any number of drivers passing the Hayden Heights Library on White Bear Avenue have assumed the boxy, unadorned 1979 building was some form of warehouse or private office, according to library surveys. Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 That explanation could easily apply to any number of actors who have successfully transitioned to directing — including Affleck, who is just one of the names on this list of actors who became directors. Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any number of

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“Any number of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/any%20number%20of. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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