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many a

Idioms

Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200. Also see many is the.

Example Sentences

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A day job is still, for many, a necessity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The veteran has weathered many a political storm, including a scandal over his use of party funds to buy expensive suits.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

And it goes to this deeper point that we have clocked many a time on this show.

From Slate • Jan. 21, 2026

"He's probably changed his mind many a time in that situation," Trundle said of the long delay before Diaz took his penalty.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

“I needed another nickel for the gas man and I thought you wouldn’t care. You look in my pocketbook for change many a time.”

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith

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