any number of

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

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There are any number of rankings that are controversial, confusing, or downright inexplicable. — Ian Miller, FOXNews.com, 13 Nov. 2026 This part of the brain is involved in tasks such as language and visual processing, contextual memory, and recognizing environments, so removing a part of it risks any number of unexpected consequences. — New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026 At any number of points along the journey, RJ’s dream could have died. — Dean Norris, Vanity Fair, 10 Nov. 2026 The house is designed to picture Eudora in any number of daily activities, though mostly reading. — Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 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 14 Nov. 2026.

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