protagonist
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Being the protagonist is of course the status Vinicius has been used to throughout his career.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
A former international manager, speaking anonymously to BBC Sport, said it is his belief that the 2024 Ballon d'Or runner-up suffers from "the anxiety of wanting to be the protagonist".
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026
The hum for readers of this well-crafted book comes from seeing its determined protagonist try to foil that scheme while ensuring poetic justice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
As the play’s protagonist concedes, the pupils of Unjust Discourse are the occupants of all the positions of power and eminence in the city.
From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith
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