How do you implement the equivalent of SQL IN() using .net

Question

In .net (c# or vb) expressions, how would you implement SQL\'s handy IN() functionality?

i.e. value in (1, 2, 4, 7)

rather than:

value = 1 or value =

Answer 1

Using LINQ

var q = from x in collection
        where (new int[] { 1, 2, 4, 7}).Contains(x.value)
        select x