any number of

idiom

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

Examples of any number of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web There are any number of reasons a student deserves a little recognition. Madison Lammert, Journal Sentinel, 23 Sep. 2024 But the category of things others might object to includes any number of polarizing topics now gripping U.S. society. Liz Guthridge, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024 There's any number of opportunities for mishaps, and with that comes this wonderful parade of guest stars every episode, like lambs to the slaughter, meekly, joyously walking up the gangplank, not remotely aware of what will befall them. Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 5 Sep. 2024 These days, there are any number of companies working on projects to get into commercial supersonic or hypersonic flight, develop spaceplanes, or generally launch small satellites into low Earth orbit. New Atlas, 11 Aug. 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 29 Sep. 2024.

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