any number of

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

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That could create any number of legal questions and disputes that have to be settled by the courts. Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026 Projects might focus on electoral politics, protests, labor unions, educational initiatives, or any number of other activities. Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 July 2026 There are any number of leadership books purporting to direct would-be career professionals on how to manage, in so many different ways, including the leadership of a workforce, which is one of the stickier parts of being a leader, in general. John Werner, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Remember that liquid can mean water, fruit juice, tea, soda or any number of other drinks. Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 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 17 Jul. 2026.

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