any number of

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

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If a contract fails to close, a seller eager to land another deal might be willing to negotiate on any number of terms. — Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026 But even the slower, more deliberate decision-making can fall prey to any number of cognitive biases. — Shayla Love, Vox, 25 Oct. 2026 With voluntary bumping, passengers on an oversold flight can exchange their seat for any number of incentives, including flight credits, vouchers, cash, gift cards, or a hotel stay with food and airport transfers. — Andrea Sachs, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026 Another person familiar with the company said there are any number of filmmakers who could say the same about Lin’s delivery. — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for any number of

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any number of
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