in any way, shape, or form

idiom

: under any circumstances or conditions
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
—often used in negative statements
That behavior is not acceptable in any way, shape, or form.
In no way shape or form was he ever involved with the Mafia.

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Though some thought Rodgers might be leaking info himself last week trying to will it into existence, the Vikings haven’t refuted reports of their interest in any way, shape, or form. — Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2025 And Canada never, ever, will be part of America in any way, shape, or form. — William Lambers, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025

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in an unfavorable light
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in a/one sense
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“In any way, shape, or form.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20any%20way%2C%20shape%2C%20or%20form. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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