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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An absolutely unexpected encounter with game will ruin many a man.
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Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
Baked, roasted, or sauteed, butternut squash is a favorite among many a squash lover.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
Moreover, as horror fosters many a passionate fanbase, these gigs provide future stars with great opportunities for exposure.
—James Mercadante, EW.com, 28 Oct. 2024
And like us, many a celeb got all gussied up for Halloweekend.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 27 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 21 Nov. 2024.
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