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Idioms  

1. 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.

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No. As a born-and-raised Mainer, I’ve followed many a social media thread in which former Platner supporters express suspicion that his replacement won’t reflect the progressive platform they voted for.

From Slate ● Jul. 16, 2026

The vibes, as many a fan will tell you, just seem off these days.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2026

The Dodgers’ storied history has allowed many a manager to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026

Attempting to beat existing battery giants has doomed many a company to the graveyard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 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