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protagonist

[proh-tag-uh-nist] / proʊˈtæg ə nɪst /




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Protagonist Clark loses himself in it, transforming into an unapologetic narcissist surrounded only by facile representations of humanity.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was in talks to buy Protagonist External link, in a deal that would cement the companies existing partnership.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

J&J is already working with Protagonist to develop an oral treatment for immune diseases including plaque psoriasis and ulcerative colitis and has the exclusive rights to commercialize the product.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

Protagonist Cady Heron's big sabotage of queen bee Regina George involves making her gain weight by giving her nutrition bars designed to help malnourished people.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

Protagonist, prō-tag′on-ist, n. a leading character, esp. in a play.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 3 of 4: N-R) by Various




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