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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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Example Sentences

And like many a video game, maybe it’s a chance to live out some fantasies.

From Los Angeles Times

“This could be the demise of many a good relationship.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Under the cover of her job, Olka was able to come and go easily, and we spent many a night sipping fiery homemade slivovitz, listening to a violinist play Mahler, sometimes even dancing.

From Literature

"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

All of Meow Wolf’s exhibitions have a sci-fi bent, and Los Angeles will be no different, with many a nod to films of science fiction and fantasy.

From Los Angeles Times