hear of such things vs hear of such a thing

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Hear of such things' is used when referring to multiple things or situations, while 'hear of such a thing' is used when talking about a singular thing or situation.

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hear of such things

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to multiple things or situations.

This phrase is used when talking about being aware of or informed about various things or situations.

Examples:

I can't believe she hasn't heard of such things before.
Have you ever heard of such things happening in this town?
He claimed to have heard of such things in the past.

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One hears of such things every day.
I hear of such terrible things and I can understand so little.
Did you ever hear of such a thing as a death mask?
Nicholas shouldn't hear such things.
You mustn't allow anyone to hear you say such things, or we shall all be expelled from polite society.
I hear such nice things from Hosanna.
Where did you hear such a thing?
I know it is difficult to say, and to hear, such a thing.
What you have to say, I will with patience hear and find a time both meet to hear and answer such high things.
Did you ever expect to hear me say such a thing?
A gentleman never speaks of such things.
I'm not permitted to speak of such things.
My experience of such things is limited.
Long ago, Spanish Conquistadors learned of such things from American Indians.
There are Web sites which track the availabilities of such things.
Take it to a man who disposes of such things...
My father didn't approve of such things.
We're forbidden to speak of such things here.
I thought Americans weren't aware of such things.
It is a waste of time to think of such things.

Alternatives:

heard of those things
heard of similar things
heard of such occurrences
heard of such events
heard of such situations

hear of such a thing

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a singular thing or situation.

This phrase is used when talking about being aware of or informed about a specific thing or situation.

Examples:

I've never heard of such a thing before.
Have you heard of such a thing happening in our neighborhood?
She was shocked when she heard of such a thing.

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Did you ever hear of such a thing as a death mask?
One hears of such things every day.
Where did you hear such a thing?
I hear of such terrible things and I can understand so little.
I know it is difficult to say, and to hear, such a thing.
Nicholas shouldn't hear such things.
Did you ever expect to hear me say such a thing?
I hear such nice things from Hosanna.
You mustn't allow anyone to hear you say such things, or we shall all be expelled from polite society.
What you have to say, I will with patience hear and find a time both meet to hear and answer such high things.
But the cost of such a thing is significant.
No, Graetschus would never even dream of such a thing.
I have no knowledge of such a thing.
You cannot believe me capable of such a thing.
There really should be no question of such a thing happening.
But, in the only recorded case of such a thing happening, my mother was sent back the very next day.
And he said that if I thought for a second he was capable of such a thing, I should break it off right there.
I never wanted to believe my son was capable of such a thing.
Until ye come to yer senses, if you are even capable of such a thing.
You know, I couldn't have dreamed of such a thing as a young girl.

Alternatives:

heard of that thing
heard of a similar thing
heard of such an occurrence
heard of such an event
heard of such a situation

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hear of such things vs hear of such a thing