How to Use any number of in a Sentence

any number of

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  • That shows up in any number of ways.
    Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
  • At that point any number of things could have happened.
    Veronica Fulton, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Complaints reach us in any number of ways.
    Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The trunk can be cut into disks good for any number of craft projects.
    Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023
  • Now, there are any number of reasons why that hasn’t been the case.
    Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
  • The mile-long route may be used as the first leg in any number of out-and-back or loop hikes.
    Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
  • Sharpen your wits at any number of trivia nights in the area.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 1 July 2026
  • But truly, this bowl is perfect for chips and any number of dips.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
  • And the Emmy goes to … any number of late-night shows.
    Peter White, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
  • Beets can also be juiced and used in any number of ways, from drinks to dressings.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024
  • But there are a lot of things that should happen, but don't, for any number of reasons.
    Zoltan Istvan, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
  • For any number of people that are put in danger in that scenario.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 17 June 2025
  • The reason for his heightened level of fame could be any number of things.
    David Sims, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2026
  • There could be any number of reasons why the voices aren’t there anymore.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
  • There are any number of cars that can flood us with adrenaline, but not so many that can fill us with joy.
    Nick Czap, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Of course, some young people may dismiss these ideas for any number of reasons.
    Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Milk is pooled from any number of cows, then pasteurized and packaged.
    Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Aside from that, any number of these panels could offer some surprise guest stars.
    Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 23 July 2026
  • Biden couldn't speak credibly on that for any number of reasons.
    Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
  • The other two could go in any number of directions.
    Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
  • Not exactly a must-win on any number of levels.
    Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Most of these meetings would be at home in the pages of any number of bodice-ripping romances.
    Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
  • And Jones could go on any number of far-right outlets to share his outlandish views.
    Jon Passantino, CNN, 14 June 2024
  • Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes and packages; genius can take any number of forms.
    Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2023
  • There are any number of reasons why owners may choose to relinquish a pet.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 May 2025
  • John has already been linked to any number of head coaching vacancies around the league.
    Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
  • And certainly, offshore wind has been a great resource in any number of places.
    Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Wear it with a cardigan around the shoulders, a scarf, or any number of fun accessories.
    Ivy Odom, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2025
  • For far less money, there are any number of cars that perform as well as or better than this machine.
    Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Friends can lie, colleagues can backstab, anyone can die in any number of brutal ways.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 28 Aug. 2025

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