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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a multitude were" is not correct in standard written English
It should be "a multitude was" because "multitude" is a collective noun that takes a singular verb. Example: "A multitude was gathered at the event, eager to hear the speaker."
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Many of Yacht's animated GIFs were part of a project collaboration under the name Reanimation, though a multitude were made before Sauvin reached out to her.
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His talent for entertaining a multitude was equal to Mr. Mbeki's ability to leave the same people drowsy.
He sings as if the adoration of the multitude were a forfeit.
Even if the states and corporations of the world are not yet ready for the change ahead, a growing multitude is.
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"New Multitudes" is an earnest, imperfect attempt to extend Guthrie's legacy.
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In Southern Savonia a multitude of breeds were used.
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