any number of

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web For trolling a longer, slightly heavier-action rod can be used for any number of techniques, including flat-lining crankbaits, drifting live baits, or running smaller side-planers. M.d. Johnson, Field & Stream, 20 June 2024 While any number of factors could be causing such struggles, one point of speculation has centered on Betts’ defensive workload — and whether all of his efforts to learn shortstop are hampering him in any way at the plate. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2024 Harm reduction services can include any number of public health measures, from safe syringe exchange programs (which conservative counties have routinely banned), HIV and hepatitis testing, Medication-Assisted Treatment, and nalaxone and condom distribution. Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 7 June 2024 And how can a lifetime batting average be declared when there are any number of at-bats unaccounted for? Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 June 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 7 Jul. 2024.

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