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many an
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Princeton's WordNet
many a(a), many an(a), many another(a)adjective
each of a large indefinite number
"many a man"; "many another day will come"
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many anadjective
many a, as used before a vowel
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many an
"Many an" is an old-fashioned, idiomatic expression used to talk about a large but indefinite number of people or things. It suggests that the following noun frequently occurs, happens, or is apparent. It is generally followed by a singular noun. For example, "many an occasion" means on numerous or various occasions or "many an artist" means a great number of artists.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of many an in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of many an in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
Examples of many an in a Sentence
A judge has just blocked our executive order on travel and refugees coming into our country from certain countries, this is the opinion of many, an unprecedented judicial overreach.
This is, in the opinion of many, an unprecedented judicial overreach.
Many an optimist has become rich by buying out a pessimist.
Many an opportunity is lost because a man is out looking for four-leaf clovers.
This broad spectrum of people that Tess knew and whose lives she touched all are testament to the influence that Tess had on so many — an impact that will endure in sweet memories of our time with her.
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