How to Use for anything in a Sentence

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  • Wear them for anything from lunch dates with a cropped long-sleeve to a sweatshirt on a flight.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 26 Oct. 2024
  • The film market isn’t great, but the market isn’t great for anything right now.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The film market isn’t great, but the market isn’t great for anything right now.
    — Addie Morfoot, Variety, 27 Apr. 2023
  • This is just to clear the air, not for anything else — not to be a Housewife, not for anything.
    — Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
  • About a third of the country, or more, wouldn’t give him credit for anything.
    — John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2023
  • Cute, cozy, ready for anything the day has in store — the perfect foundation for the rest of her day's looks.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 16 Feb. 2024
  • They can be used for anything from a warm cup of coffee to a steaming pan.
    — Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Jamie, the youngest, is an idealist and ready for anything.
    — Lili Loofbourow, Washington Post, 20 July 2023
  • But what about all this other — that doesn't count for anything?
    — Shania Russell, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Both Rudy Giuliani and the Backstreet Boys are ready for anything.
    — Chris Vognar, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2023
  • It’s been an intense process that has meant West hasn’t had much time for anything else.
    — Andrew Webster, The Verge, 12 Oct. 2024
  • The chance for anything as normal as that has now passed, but Biden still owes it to the country to withdraw from the 2024 race.
    — The Editors, National Review, 12 Feb. 2024
  • Not for anything to do with what my job is, just as a human being.
    — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2024
  • That had to be shut down, and that street had never been shut down for anything, ever.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 13 June 2024
  • The gut-wrenching feeling, the weight on his chest, and the lack of desire for anything became too much to bear.
    — Anna Guaracao, BostonGlobe.com, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Go for anything made with grouper and order a side of cheese grits or hush puppies.
    — Coastal Living, Southern Living, 15 June 2023
  • Get in the habit before takeoff to look for anything that can fly, fall or sail, and secure it.
    — Josh Max, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • So why settle for anything less than fresh-smelling clothes?
    — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 21 Apr. 2023
  • But having your head in the sand isn't a great strategy for anything.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 18 June 2024
  • Look for anything loose, crooked, damaged, or scratched.
    — Dalia Faheid, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Jan. 2024
  • These modern Mary Poppins bags give me the freedom to be ready for anything.
    — Harper's BAZAAR, 25 Aug. 2023
  • Find clients who value you and don’t settle for anything less.
    — Sarah Jenkins, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Whether that means having a chance to play for anything of the highest stakes against Houston, that remains to be seen.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2024
  • The buzz: The Boilermakers have a giant drum and a tiny cannon, and no, those aren’t metaphors for anything.
    — Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press, 11 June 2023
  • There are also five soil-level settings for anything from a light wash to a deep clean.
    — Nor'adila Hepburn, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 May 2024
  • For the last two days, the Woods estate has looked like an armed camp, dozens of officers looking for anything.
    — David Begnaud, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2023
  • Keep an eye on your bank and credit card statements for anything out of the ordinary.
    — Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2024
  • The same cannot be said for anything Shinsuke Nakamura did.
    — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes, 5 May 2023
  • This and having to walk everywhere for miles, for anything.
    — Masha Gessen, The New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2023
  • Our favorites are ready for anything—downpours and mud puddles have finally met their match.
    — Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 26 Oct. 2024

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