any stories vs any story

Both 'any stories' and 'any story' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Any stories' is used when referring to multiple stories, while 'any story' is used when referring to a single story. The choice between the two depends on whether you are talking about a single narrative or multiple narratives.

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any stories

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple stories.

Use 'any stories' when you want to refer to multiple narratives or tales. It implies a general request for any number of stories without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

Do you have any stories to share?
I love hearing any stories about your travels.
She can tell any stories from her childhood.
Are there any stories that you would like to hear?
Any stories involving animals are always interesting to me.

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I spared her any stories of my own personal experience.
Don't tell me any stories about Pete or try to make me feel better.
If you know any stories, speak up.
Did you hear any stories about the point?
I don't know any stories about your mom.
I don't really have any stories.
I don't want to hear any stories about bad things happening to children.
I won't believe any stories of her demise until I see a dead body before me.
You got any stories I can tell on Jimmy Kimmel?
All tasks and games should be fascinating, saturated with images, contain any stories for more effective memorization and mastering.
Do you have any stories about loving a grinding, abrasive sound?
Dad, do you have any stories you care to share?
Now that we know he's off on some island somewhere, we won't be doing any stories on him.
Now I won't tell you any stories.
I didn't have any stories that good.
I'm not making up any stories.
Do you know any stories, Chris?
Well, do you know any stories?
The only stones he has any stories about are the ones in his kidneys.
Let's get one thing straight, no one is telling any stories, and no one is being detailed out.

Alternatives:

some stories
several stories
numerous stories
countless stories
a variety of stories

any story

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a single story.

Use 'any story' when you want to refer to a single narrative or tale. It implies a general request for a story without specifying a particular one.

Examples:

Do you have any story to tell?
I would like to hear any story you have about your childhood.
She can share any story from her past.
Is there any story that stands out in your memory?
Any story with a happy ending is always welcome.

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The second concept was to use this experience to think about the fundamental components of any story.
If you're committed enough, you can make any story work.
Then he could jettison the bodies and make up any story he liked.
I don't want to be any story.
If you're committed enough, you can make any story work.
Been very careful to leave out of any story, anecdote, or gossip about the town.
Card can spin any story he wants.
He'd take any story I laid down.
You can tell the team any story you want.
You people love any story that denies the randomness of existence.
That is not just any story.
Be very careful about automatically believing any story you may hear.
I don't think any story should be written until you have all the facts.
Non-stop media has given every opportunity to spin any story and influence public opinion, by focusing on certain areas of enquiry and not upon others.
If you have the time to tell any story you like, why not make it epic? 6.
But let me assure you, this, like any story worth telling is all about a girl.
You go to the police now, voluntarily, and I'll back up any story you want.
White is the color that is always good because it makes any story get true.
Arturo Ambrosio viewed Frusta as a kind of living encyclopedia, capable of writing or rewriting any story locked up in his Screenplay Office.
In the history of the world, any story that's ever been told.

Alternatives:

a story
one story
a tale
a narrative
a plot

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