Would it be better if "any" were removed?

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Applications are invited from any candidates interested in the following posts.

Would it be better if "any" were removed?

Thanks.

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@tanguatlay,

I would change any to all.

It's more inviting Smile

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@ehBeth,

It sure is.

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The word "candidate" has some kind of influence here.

"any candidate" may mean one of more than two.

Context would help here.

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@tanguatlay,

Applications are invited for the following positions.

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Do you invite an application?

All (any) candidates are invited to submit applications . . .

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Thanks to all of you.

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@tanguatlay,

My pleasure, award the red riband.

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@tanguatlay,

tanguatlay wrote:

Applications are invited from any candidates interested in the following posts.

Would it be better if "any" were removed?

Strictly speaking, a person does not become a candidate until after their application has been accepted for consideration in the recruitment process. I think a more sensible phrasing would be "Applications are invited from anyone (or people) interested in the following posts."

Would it be better if "any" were removed?

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