any number of

phrase

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

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The Twins should have drafted Tyler Rogers in any number of Rule 5 Drafts to give them literal twins in the bullpen. Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 July 2026 While children around the world prepare for the start of a new school year, children caught in conflict and other crises may be facing any number of obstacles. Courtney Busch, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 The above description could work as a plug-and-play synopsis for any number of cat-and-mouse crime thrillers. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 July 2026 Artificial reefs, on the other hand, are created by humans from any number of materials from rocks to sunken ships to protect coastlines or attract aquatic life. Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 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 7 Aug. 2026.

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