How to Use many a/an in a Sentence

many a/an

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Definition of many a/annext
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • These men have seen many a football comrade limp off and cope with bitter disappointment.
    — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
  • 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
  • The salon itself is wide enough, polished enough, and dazzling enough for many an enchanting private ball.
    — Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 9 Apr. 2021
  • The marmoreal cool of Debbie Harry and the band's razor-sharp duds plastered across TV screens helped define the nascent new wave genre, which would set the tone for many a mallrat's wardrobe.
    — Billboard Staff, Billboard, 27 Aug. 2020
  • Either way, many a parent has re-enacted the tire change scene from A Christmas Story when putting together a bike.
    — Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 24 Aug. 2023
  • As someone who spent many a childhood sleepover playing with peel-off masks, this is definitely my kind of ASMR.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Mar. 2024
  • For many a millennial, the in-studio family portrait is a rite of passage.
    — Sam Reed, Glamour, 11 Dec. 2023
  • However—unlike many a wild youth—Yeoh never fell victim to over-plucking.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Jan. 2024
  • And as many a cat person has noticed, a piece of paper on your desk, table or floor is also a powerful cat attractor.
    — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 15 Sep. 2023
  • His takeaway wasn’t so different from many an outfielder to play behind Webb.
    — Evan Webeck, The Mercury News, 29 Feb. 2024
  • Jenner, on the other hand, showed off many a fine coat on her ski trip, including the coveted Phoebe Philo tricolor trench.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 23 Dec. 2023

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