any number of

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web Trump supporters have stuck with him through any number of crises that would have sunk other politicians, including the insurrection, two impeachments and numerous former officials from his inner circle calling him unfit to serve. Noah Bierman, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024 People across the world follow a vegetarian diet for any number of reasons: religion, supporting animal rights, culture or just to eat more vegetables. Maddie Ellis, Charlotte Observer, 28 May 2024 While Cue Health’s test was hit by regulatory issues from the FDA, Lichter said any number of things could kill a company. San Diego Union Tribune, Orange County Register, 23 May 2024 Despite the current angst about the age of our leading presidential candidates, any number of political leaders over the years have demonstrated that with age can come wisdom. Andrew B. Frank, Baltimore Sun, 14 Apr. 2024 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 6 Jun. 2024.

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