not by any means
phrase
: in no way : not at all
It's not by any means certain that he'll come.
I was not happy about the arrangements by any means, but I agreed to do it.
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California law allows competitors to recruit each other’s employees — but not by any means.
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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Dan Eaton,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 June 2026
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“Not by any means.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/not%20by%20any%20means. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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