another "any" question

azzMember

a. Anyone here works hard to make a living.
b. Anyone here uses his brains to make a living.
c. Anyone here makes a living by using their intelligence.

Are the above sentences grammatically correct?

I use 'everyone; and not 'anyone'. I don't see a reason why 'anyone' would be wrong, but the sentences do sound a bit strange to me. I know I asked a similar question recently, but I am just making sure.

Many thanks

1/30/2112:53 PM

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Gustavo, Co-ModeratorProfessor of Legal and Financial Translation

Hi, Azz,

@azz posted:
a. Anyone here works hard to make a living.
b. Anyone here uses his brains to make a living.
c. Anyone here makes a living by using their intelligence.

I think the sentences above would sound more natural with "can." I also think "anyone" does not mean exactly the same as "everyone," but "any person, not only X," for example:

A: I'm the only one here who uses his brains.
B: Anyone here can use their brains if they wish, not just you.

1/30/216:15 PM

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