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
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And many a toddler seemed quite absorbed in the stories.
—Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 21 Jan. 2024
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But the flavors never made it to the mouths of many a cereal and Snoop Dogg lover.
—Laura Bratton, Quartz, 8 Feb. 2024
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But for many an iced coffee drinker, that does not matter.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2024
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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
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But, as in many a noir, the women provided much of the spectacle.
—Lauren Michele Jackson, The New Yorker, 14 July 2023
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The second episode of the show set the tone for many an uncomfortable holiday to come.
—Erin Strecker, EW.com, 21 Feb. 2024
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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
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However, The Nun 2 suffers from a dilemma befalling many a midquel: It’s boxed in by canon.
—Vulture, 8 Sep. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Just this past fashion month, many a chic insider could be spotted sporting the new neutral tone.
—Laura Jackson, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
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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
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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
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There have been many a story about the trauma and the tragedy inflicted by those organizations.
—ABC News, 9 June 2024
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These men have seen many a football comrade limp off and cope with bitter disappointment.
—Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Sep. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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The perception of Biden as ineffective has been a source of much vexation in the President’s camp, and the subject of many an op-ed column and blog post.
—James Lardner, The New Yorker, 21 June 2024
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Videos showed people showing up to stores in droves to get their hands on one, and Trader Joe's had to put a limit on how many an individual could buy.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 June 2024
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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
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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
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For many a millennial, this trend can trigger flashbacks to shopping at Charlotte Russe for a winter formal dress.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 28 June 2024
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