for anything
idiom
: for any reason
—used in negative statements
I like my life, and I wouldn't change it for anything.
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The fact that there’s no charge for anything makes this exclusive service even better.
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
To deal a pick (the 2025 selection was sent to the Philadelphia Flyers for No. 32 in 2024, used on O’Reilly) for anything other than a player who can contribute now to a playoff run was a non-starter before Pracey identified O’Reilly.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
These are people who lack empathy, are narcissists with a grandiose view of themselves, are pathological liars, have a constant need for stimulation, are manipulative, fail to feel remorse or guilt, and refuse to take responsibility for anything.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, the cost of entitlements plus interest exceeded federal receipts before paying for anything else, such as defense, highways or parks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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Lois Alter Mark, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
To deal a pick (the 2025 selection was sent to the Philadelphia Flyers for No. 32 in 2024, used on O’Reilly) for anything other than a player who can contribute now to a playoff run was a non-starter before Pracey identified O’Reilly.
—Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
These are people who lack empathy, are narcissists with a grandiose view of themselves, are pathological liars, have a constant need for stimulation, are manipulative, fail to feel remorse or guilt, and refuse to take responsibility for anything.
—Jens Ludwig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
In 2024, the cost of entitlements plus interest exceeded federal receipts before paying for anything else, such as defense, highways or parks.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2025
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“For anything.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/for%20anything. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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