protagonists
Example Sentences
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Too often, films whose protagonists voyage to foreign lands are considered mere travelogues—a form of cinematic tourism chiefly distinguished by the exoticism of the locales.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Siskel and Ebert wannabes Rob Pelinka and JJ Redick of the Lakers liken themselves to iconic film protagonists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
The show redirects focus to Cathy Ames, the wife of one of the novel’s protagonists and one of the most beguiling characters in American literature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
Once the key protagonists in Premier League heavyweight contests, the Gunners would seemingly never contemplate allowing their top scorer to join United.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Not even the chronology is described in conventional language: the century is an aging person, a contemporary of the story’s protagonists.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
