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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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Props are few, more suggestive than literal, and the production keeps up a brisk pace as the tale of Benjamin’s twisting fortunes resolves itself after many a storm.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

The purported hollowing out of the American dream has recently been the subject of many a hand-wringing headline or newspaper column.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

There were multiple interviews with Barbara Walters, “Tonight Show” appearances with Johnny Carson, two successive variety shows and many a guest spot, including on “Hannah Montana,” “Designing Women” and “Reba.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2026

That means clear skies should give many a good view of the eclipse.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

‘But I’d like to know what became of that poor pony. He’s been on my mind many a time, and the wolves howling and all.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien

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