Usage of any: This situation cannot go on for any length of time.

[Navi]

This situation cannot go on for any length of time.


What does this sentence mean?
1-This situation has to come to an end immediately.
or:
2-This situation cannot go on indefinitely.

[Mister Micawber]

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Either interpretation is possible. Let context be your guide.
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