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• Be open to the idea that the cause may stem from any number of sources, including changes in workplace dynamics.
  — Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 1 Oct. 2024
• But the worst punishments are reserved for former members of the regime — who have died in any number of curious circumstances.
  — Sarah A. Topol, New York Times, 20 Sep. 2024
• Evidence could be medical records, contracts, photos, witness statements, or any number of things.
  — Jessica Van Egeren, Journal Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2024
• In this cycle, any number of explanations can be simultaneously true here.
  — Philip Elliott, TIME, 23 Sep. 2024
• Robert Bauman said sending the flag to a binding referendum would set a precedent for sending any number of issues to such a referendum.
  — Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024
• The mile-long route may be used as the first leg in any number of out-and-back or loop hikes.
  — Mare Czinar, The Arizona Republic, 19 July 2024
• Now, there are any number of reasons why that hasn’t been the case.
  — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 7 June 2024
• The trunk can be cut into disks good for any number of craft projects.
  — Nicole Clausing, Sunset Magazine, 19 Jan. 2023
• From there, bet on any number of sports with house money.
  — cleveland, 28 Jan. 2023
• For as unique as Kendrick, or any number of rappers who touched the stage tonight sound, there is no one quite like E-40.
  — Paul A. Thompson, Pitchfork, 20 June 2024
• And Jones could go on any number of far-right outlets to share his outlandish views.
  — Jon Passantino, CNN, 14 June 2024
• Most of these meetings would be at home in the pages of any number of bodice-ripping romances.
  — Michael Greenberg, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2024
• But truly, this bowl is perfect for chips and any number of dips.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Feb. 2023
• While its white-on-white scheme might at first seem in line with any number of chic living rooms, there’s more here than meets the eye.
  — Catherine Hong, ELLE Decor, 20 Apr. 2023
• But the sirens can be used to warn of any number of threats, per the site, which explicitly names wildfires.
  — Dakin Andone, CNN, 17 Aug. 2023
• The plane was close enough to Ukraine that it could have been shot down with any number of weapons available to the Ukrainian military.
  — Francesca Ebel, Washington Post, 31 Jan. 2024
• Bruce Bochy said the Rangers have looked at any number of potential lineup tweaks to jump start the offense.
  — Evan Grant, Dallas News, 6 Sep. 2023
• Greatness comes in all shapes, sizes and packages; genius can take any number of forms.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2023
• The point is economics and the point is what hangs off of any number of factors — the number of games in a season just being one.
  — Mark Maske, Washington Post, 23 July 2024
• Why now? There could be any number of reasons for why Israel would opt to launch this attack now.
  — Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 18 Sep. 2024
• Musk compares the evolution of cars to that of smartphones, which once came in any number of form factors.
  — The Week Staff, The Week, 12 Mar. 2023
• Over the years, there have been any number of proposals to eliminate the lump sum death payment.
  — Tom Margenau, Dallas News, 25 June 2023
• Biden couldn't speak credibly on that for any number of reasons.
  — Dana Taylor, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2024
• As in the past, Russia has any number of bodies, expendable.
  — Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Jan. 2024
• The 17 hours that elapse between check-in and check-out will be spent doing any number of activities laid out in the listing.
  — Charlie Hobbs, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Aug. 2023
• But make no mistake: The Alabama search could impact any number of West Coast schools.
  — Jon Wilner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024
• The spiced liquor adds holiday flavor to any number of cocktails.
  — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appétit, 15 Nov. 2023
• In fact, intransitive trios of dice with any number of sides (greater than two) exist.
  — Jack Murtagh, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2023
• For far less money, there are any number of cars that perform as well as or better than this machine.
  — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023
• For far less money, there are any number of cars that perform as well as or better than this machine.
  — Larry Griffin, Car and Driver, 24 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 14 Nov 2024