any number of

idiom

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

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This meal would take nicely to any number of protein add-ins, though, like rotisserie chicken, shrimp, or scallops. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025 When any number of undead enemies appear, a quick tap of the tab key switches you to combat mode, which asks you to type longer words that appear above those enemies to use your weapons. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 8 Mar. 2025 Bogaerts heard the rumors that the Padres were discussing trading any number of players — including potentially attaching a top prospect in attempts to move Bogaerts’ contract — although the team never approached him about the idea of waiving his full no-trade clause. Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 20 Feb. 2025 There are any number of understandable reasons for surrendering a pet to a rescue or shelter. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025 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 25 Mar. 2025.

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