protagonists
Example Sentences
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The protagonists, unusually human for this pair, also seemed to be swept along.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The witches are thus visible manifestations of internal malevolent urges, and the 12 dancer witches who supplemented the large singing chorus of hags appeared throughout the evening—observing, slipping through walls, and egging the protagonists on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 24, 2026
The extended look spent a long time showcasing the relationship between protagonists Jason Duval and Lucia Camino, the couple at the centre of GTA 6's "Bonnie and Clyde" story.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
After Netflix greenlit a two-hour finale instead, Oseman elected to zero in on her protagonists — not unlike her comics — rather than give each character their own, heavily condensed arc.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Ironically, the greatest triumph for both protagonists was the time they were forced to cooperate during the goblin insurgence.
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
