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protagonist

[proh-tag-uh-nist] / proʊˈtæg ə nɪst /




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Protagonist Clark loses himself in it, transforming into an unapologetic narcissist surrounded only by facile representations of humanity.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Protagonist Louden Swain, a high-school senior, can’t fathom why Elmo, an older and impecunious cook at the hotel where they’re both employed, is missing work to watch him wrestle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Citing people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal reported that pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson was in talks to buy Protagonist External link, in a deal that would cement the companies existing partnership.

From Barron's • Oct. 13, 2025

Protagonist Cady Heron's big sabotage of queen bee Regina George involves making her gain weight by giving her nutrition bars designed to help malnourished people.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

So I need the chorus of patrons, admiring friends, kind women, etc., while I play the Protagonist, to tell me that I am all right, to go ahead.

From Literary Love-Letters and Other Stories by Herrick, Robert




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