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.

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Because of that, many a times, there’s a chance where confidence erodes, reputations tarnish and can leave vulnerable patients without care. William Jones, USA Today, 30 June 2025 There have been many an editorial board who have had concerns. Nbc News, NBC news, 29 June 2025 The spirit’s association with Russia only emphasized its freshness—countercultural opposition to the Cold War led many a baby boomer to drink vodka as protest. Time, 4 June 2025 The press — no less the Room 9 press corps — can be a tough bunch and have tried the patience of many a mayor. New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for many a/an

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“Many a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20a%2Fan. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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