main character

Example Sentences

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When I first heard the result, I wasn’t even sure what leukemia was—I vaguely remembered it was the disease the main character died of in the book “Love Story.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

When I reread it again, I felt like our main character, Lauren Olamina, being 15 years old, having this level of invincibility that 15-year-olds feel, is so needed.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Podcasts have been supporting elements in horror for a minute, popping up in films like “Tusk” and 2018’s “Halloween” reboot, but they’ve yet to function as a true main character.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

The animated nature of his film, Kelly said, gives it more power than a traditional film might have because it allows an audience to imagine themselves as the main character.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The main character had a stunning resemblance to Javier, and the laughter choked him as his throat began to close up again.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro