many a/an
idiom
formal + literary
—used with a singular noun to refer to a large number of things or people
I've been there many a time.
Many a tale was told.
Many a man has tried but few men have succeeded.
Examples of many a/an in a Sentence
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The year that introduced us to Ciara’s Goodies and Usher’s Confessions also brought us now-classic qualified films that sent us lining up for the multiplex and later took many a spin in our DVD players after school.
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Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Digital privacy has been the subject of many a court battle, including when former California Rep. Devin Nunes sued a parody cow account.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The state's minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
March 28, 2024 The past, and how its tentacles can reach into the future, lies at the heart of many a mystery.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Those sentiments are shared by top San Diego jazz flutist Holly Hofmann, who also teaches at the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and shared many a bandstand with Boss over the years.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Like many a Texan, Bun B has clocked western-wear’s recent surge in mainstream popularity.
—Amber Elliott, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Her main competition is Stone, whose extremely physical comedic masterclass in Poor Things would be a winner in many a year.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024
His takeaway wasn’t so different from many an outfielder to play behind Webb.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
Rivea Ruff, Essence, 5 Apr. 2024
Digital privacy has been the subject of many a court battle, including when former California Rep. Devin Nunes sued a parody cow account.
—Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 2 Apr. 2024
The state's minimum wage for fast-food employees jumps to $20 an hour on Monday, giving many a raise of 25% from just last week.
—Vanessa Romo, NPR, 1 Apr. 2024
March 28, 2024 The past, and how its tentacles can reach into the future, lies at the heart of many a mystery.
—Yvonne Zipp, The Christian Science Monitor, 28 Mar. 2024
Those sentiments are shared by top San Diego jazz flutist Holly Hofmann, who also teaches at the Young Lions Jazz Conservatory and shared many a bandstand with Boss over the years.
—George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024
Like many a Texan, Bun B has clocked western-wear’s recent surge in mainstream popularity.
—Amber Elliott, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2024
Her main competition is Stone, whose extremely physical comedic masterclass in Poor Things would be a winner in many a year.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024
His takeaway wasn’t so different from many an outfielder to play behind Webb.
—Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
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“Many a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20a%2Fan. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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