protagonist
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Some of their questions were about possible futures for “The Untamed State” protagonist, Mireille.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
In an early episode, protagonist Sophie finds a tip her missing sister scrawled on a container of Golden Pear body scrub that viewers can conveniently buy on the show’s microsite.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026
"The film stands out, just like its protagonist," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026
In the film, the protagonist Rumi finds herself torn between her responsibility as a demon hunter and her secret identity as a half-demon.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
All eyes are on an agent: a protagonist, a mover and shaker, a driving force.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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