evidence vs an evidence

The correct phrase is 'evidence.' 'Evidence' is a non-countable noun and does not require an article before it.

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evidence

This is the correct form. 'Evidence' is a non-count noun and does not require an article before it.

Use 'evidence' when referring to facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Examples:

There is no evidence to support that claim.
The police collected evidence at the crime scene.

an evidence

'An evidence' is not commonly used in English. It is incorrect to use an article before 'evidence.'

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You took something, placed it in an evidence bag.
There are no memos, submitting an evidence, filed on the 7th.
I've got a pair of Louboutins in an evidence bag.
To find an evidence that she's real.
They're locked away in an evidence room.
And I want the lease in an evidence bag, please.
By now, Nomar Arcielo's cell is in an evidence locker at Queens North.
He's in our system as an evidence officer with a clearance card for this room, but I'm telling you, nobody by that name has ever worked here.
If that gun is sitting in an evidence room, how was it used to kill our vic?
There was an evidence was inconclusive.
I've got an evidence bag in there.
I've got a pair of Louboutins in an evidence bag.
I've got an evidence bag.
Okay, ladies, this is called an evidence bag.
Frost, can I have an evidence bag.
This should be in an evidence room.
You're offering a conclusion not found an evidence.
Jewel, I apologize that this wristwatch is still in an evidence bag.
I'm guessing an evidence bag in the sheriff's office.
There's an evidence bag coming to you.

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