protagonists

Example Sentences

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Swann allows her sheep protagonists to express themselves in her book without abandoning their sheep identity.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But it's clear the female protagonists in this new film are having to make sacrifices in their personal lives to pursue their high-pressured careers, too.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In that earlier conflict, both protagonists were major suppliers to world markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Its denizens are mostly nameless, speaking only when spoken to—props in the psychological drama of four young protagonists.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 27, 2026

The facts are true, even if the protagonists are fictions.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton