any number of

idiom

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

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Elements of any number of these nondemocratic governing philosophies have arrived in the United States. Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic, 21 Jan. 2026 Anybody can buy tickets on the secondary market at Ticketmaster or any number of other places. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Jan. 2026 Pratt’s challenge will be to demonstrate to greater LA how Bass’ negligence and incompetence have not just hurt fire victims, but residents from the valley to the harbor, and all points in between, on any number of issues. John Phillips, Oc Register, 20 Jan. 2026 This meal would take nicely to any number of protein add-ins, though, like rotisserie chicken, shrimp, or scallops. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 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 28 Jan. 2026.

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