Which phrase is correct? "the most unlikely of places" or "the most unlikely places." ?
I saw this sentence:
"While The Pact bears down on them, Philo meets Vignette and finds love in the most unlikely of places."

But I think maybe 'of' is not necessary here?

Thanks for your answer.

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Which phrase is correct? "the most unlikely of places" or "the most unlikely places." ?
I saw this sentence:
"While The Pact bears down on them, Philo meets Vignette and finds love in the most unlikely of places."

But I think maybe 'of' is not necessary here?

Thanks for your answer.

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They are both correct and have different meanings.
"the most unlikely of places" = (singular, the most unlikely place.)
the most unlikely places (plural, several very unlikely places)

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As Davidk's answer suggests the meaning would be quite different and not as intended.

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I agree, I don’t think “of” is necessary however it would make sense if this story or sentence was written in older language.