any number of

idiom

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

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Inspired by history For the athletes, Jean could have chosen not just from any number of Haitian masters, but also from many of Duval-Carrié’s works drawn from Haitian history. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 And certainly, offshore wind has been a great resource in any number of places. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026 In prior agendas, the public comment section was the final item though attendees could sign up to speak on any number of agenda items and had three minutes for each. Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026 The nice-looking man who has made a date with you could have been alluding to any number of physical problems. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 28 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 16 Feb. 2026.

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