Learn English – At many places vs. in many places

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I have an error spotting question.

That summer, elections were (A) held at many a place (B) without any untoward incident. (C) No error. (D)

I think the sentence is free of errors, but according to the book which I have, the error is in part B: held at many a place.

Now in part B, many a place, which means "many places" is correct; held is also correct, so I am left with at, which I think is also correct, but since the book says the error is in B, it is the only part where I have confusion.

What should it be? At many a place, in many a place, or something else?

Best Answer

Your problem seems to be centered around

elections

since elections are held in many locations, whereas

Festivals and rock concerts are held at many different locations.

Possibly because an election occurs within a constituency.

Top add to the confusion,

Polling stations have been located at major intersections throughout town.

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