by any means
Example Sentences
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This is a film McElwee feels compelled to make, as if it were something living inside of him that had to be excised by any means necessary.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
"At the moment, we are not a well-adapted UK by any means."
From Barron's ● Jun. 26, 2026
For now, there are still lots of sidelined families — but they are not locked out by any means.
From MarketWatch ● May 28, 2026
Asked for a final message to his opponent, Dubois said: "I win by any means necessary. That's it. I'm here for business. Let's fight."
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
She ordered a cheese sandwich and a glass of pale ale and sat outside on the terrace, which wasn’t crowded by any means but wasn't deserted either.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
