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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The pair have joined forces for many a game, at events like the Royal Salute Polo Challenge in Miami and at the Aspen Polo Club back in 2022.
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Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
As many an entrepreneur has found, opportunity often arises at the most unexpected times.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The absence of banks in many of these neighbohood has proven a tempting business opportunity for many an innovator and huckster.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Prince Charming, the love interest of many a Disney princesses, is getting his very own feature film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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Clara Strunck, Glamour, 22 Nov. 2024
As many an entrepreneur has found, opportunity often arises at the most unexpected times.
—Elaine Pofeldt, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
The absence of banks in many of these neighbohood has proven a tempting business opportunity for many an innovator and huckster.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
Prince Charming, the love interest of many a Disney princesses, is getting his very own feature film.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 17 Oct. 2024
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“Many a/an.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/many%20a%2Fan. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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