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Should you use Of after myriad in a sentence?

No, you generally should not use "of" after "myriad" in a sentence.

"Myriad" itself implies a large, uncountable number. It's similar to words like "many" or "countless" and doesn't need a preposition like "of" to specify the quantity.

Here are some examples:

* Correct: A myriad of stars twinkled in the night sky.

* Incorrect: A myriad of the stars twinkled in the night sky.

* Correct: The artist used a myriad colors in her painting.

* Incorrect: The artist used a myriad of colors in her painting.

However, there are some specific cases where "of" can be used after "myriad":

* When listing specific items: "He faced a myriad of challenges, of which the biggest was funding."

* When referring to a specific group: "The concert featured a myriad of artists, of whom many were local."

In general, though, it's best to avoid using "of" after "myriad" unless absolutely necessary.

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