in any way, shape, or form
idiom
: under any circumstances or conditions
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
—often used in negative statementsThat behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
In no way shape or form was he ever involved with the Mafia.
Examples of in any way, shape, or form in a Sentence
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Itsstark, alien landscape — with striking production design by the legendary Yoshirô Muraki (Ran, Kagemusha, Throne of Blood) — doesn’t feel earthly in any way, shape, or form.
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Not even considering the public eye in any way, shape, or form.
—Dawnie Jefferson, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
There are great Pollsters that called the Election right, but the Media does not want to use them in any way, shape, or form.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Number one, most of us didn't think that that war was in any way, shape, or form good for America or patriotic, or in any sense, something that was a realistic accepted duty for us all.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 16 Feb. 2026
Not even considering the public eye in any way, shape, or form.
—Dawnie Jefferson, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026
There are great Pollsters that called the Election right, but the Media does not want to use them in any way, shape, or form.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 26 Jan. 2026
They and their children are supported through massive payments from Patriotic American Citizens who, because of their beautiful hearts, do not want to openly complain or cause trouble in any way, shape, or form.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2025
Number one, most of us didn't think that that war was in any way, shape, or form good for America or patriotic, or in any sense, something that was a realistic accepted duty for us all.
—Steve Baltin, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
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“In any way, shape, or form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20any%20way%2C%20shape%2C%20or%20form. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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