How to Use many a/an in a Sentence

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• Like many a New York aspirant, both grew up in small towns a bus ride from the city.
  — Michael Schulman, The New Yorker, 21 Jan. 2021
• And many a toddler seemed quite absorbed in the stories.
  — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
• But the flavors never made it to the mouths of many a cereal and Snoop Dogg lover.
  — Laura Bratton, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
• Biles gave a master class on the 4-inch-wide beam, which has throttled many an Olympic dream.
  — Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 1 Aug. 2024
• Since first coming out in 1952, Fire & Ice has graced the lips of many a Southern woman.
  — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 19 July 2024
• But for many an iced coffee drinker, that does not matter.
  — David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
• Having the high school quarterback be the son of the head coach has been a recipe for success for many a football team over the years.
  — James Weber, The Enquirer, 3 Aug. 2023
• But, as in many a noir, the women provided much of the spectacle.
  — Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 14 July 2023
• The second episode of the show set the tone for many an uncomfortable holiday to come.
  — Erin Strecker, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024
• This trick even makes the same outfit appear new again and again—and can thus save us many a perplexed minute in the morning in front of the closet.
  — Madeline Dangmann, Glamour, 24 July 2023
• However, The Nun 2 suffers from a dilemma befalling many a midquel: It’s boxed in by canon.
  — Vulture, 8 Sep. 2023
• The couple has spent many a date night at the ice rink, dating back to the beginnings of their relationship in 2018.
  — Julia Moore, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
• Its only hope lies in besting reigning champs Maserati in the Mille Miglia, a 1,000-mile race across Italy known for claiming the lives of many a driver.
  — Marlow Stern, Rolling Stone, 31 Aug. 2023
• Thanks to its raging success on Kickstarter, the Zera Max handheld fan could soon be a staple in many a camper's gear box.
  — Michael Franco, New Atlas, 13 Sep. 2024
• Battling frizz is the bane of many a curly hair care routine, but this smoothing and cleansing shampoo from Curlsmith is here to save the day.
  — Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 14 Jan. 2024
• Cooking tongs are a kitchen essential, and if you've been known to melt many a utensil, stocking up this Prime Day is a good idea.
  — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2024
• The iconic Pony Express – a feature in many a Western film and novel – came about five years later, in 1860.
  — Chris Isidore, CNN, 13 July 2024
• Finding freedom in doing a lot of things at once, and being good at all of them, is many an Angeleno’s dream.
  — Ashley S.p., Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2023
• 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
• Lionel Messi once held the moniker for many a year until leaving for Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer in 2021.
  — Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
• The music is also a clear indicator — despite some of the 2003 hits still being present on many a wedding playlist to this very day.
  — Martha Sorren, refinery29.com, 4 Feb. 2021
• Just this past fashion month, many a chic insider could be spotted sporting the new neutral tone.
  — Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
• This was the question on many a Swiftie’s mind Sunday night, with fans taking to social media to try and figure out if the trip was possible.
  — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
• More than that, the going out top is a staple in every generation, the beacon of many an outfit.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2024
• There's a location near his home in Long Island, where he's had many a celebratory meal with his wife and three kids.
  — Kimberly Chin, Axios, 6 Sep. 2024
• There have been many a story about the trauma and the tragedy inflicted by those organizations.
  — ABC News, 9 June 2024
• These men have seen many a football comrade limp off and cope with bitter disappointment.
  — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
• Darkroom’s wine program will eschew the industrial wine giants that take up space on many a wine menu.
  — Brock Keeling, Orange County Register, 12 Sep. 2024
• This set should thrill fans of natural wine and fuel many a vinous debate over the nature of terroir and the strictures of convention.
  — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 25 Nov. 2023
• And like many an archetypal automobile, its current standing is in no small part built on a long, notable past full of great products.
  — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 8 Oct. 2024

Last Updated: 16 Nov 2024