main character
Example Sentences
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Some authors want to give their main character a happy ending.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
"In fiction, the main character is often the centre of events," he says.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
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
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
