many is the

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1. There are a great number of, as in Many is the time I've told her to be careful, or Many is the child who's been warned against strangers. This phrase, always used at the beginning of a sentence and with a singular noun, was first recorded in 1297. Also see many a.

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many is the

A target customer for many is the Pentagon, which might be in line for a historic budget increase that would shower space programs with billions of dollars in new funding.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026

What surprises many is the group’s ability to transcend language barriers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 22, 2026

It has become one of the biggest shopping days of the year and for many is the unofficial start to the Christmas shopping season.

From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025

Prominent among them, for many, is the desire for a level of physical proximity to loved ones, animals included, even after one’s soul has departed.

From Seattle Times ● Jan. 7, 2024

Miracle to many is the proof of truth.

From The Hearts of Men by Fielding, H. (Harold)