by any means

1. In any possible way, no matter how, as in By any means I've got to get there. [Late 1400s] Also see by hook or crook; by means of; by no means.

Example Sentences

But the GOP has fully bought into the idea that they have a right to win by any means necessary, and that a Democratic victory is inherently illegitimate — regardless of the voters’ intentions.

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Defence Minister Luke Pollard told BBC Breakfast that the military sites were not "luxury accommodation by any means," but "adequate for what is required".

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Commentary around potential impacts from Medicaid cuts and Affordable Care Act premiums remains neutral “as the company remains open to helping customers navigate individual headwinds to increase capacity and economics by any means,” analysts wrote.

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"I believe its continued attempts to maintain influence by any means, including involvement in security affairs, could ultimately jeopardise the agreement and plunge Gaza's residents into even greater suffering," he said.

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But the GOP majorities in both the House and Senate, pleased to see spending cut by any means, let Vought have his way.

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Related Words

• conceivably 
• likely 
• perhaps 
• probably