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protagonist

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




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"The protagonist of Sampoorna is a feminist," says Shamra.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

The protagonist is named Tree Tremont, a phenomenal multiracial golfer with an overbearing black father, an attractive wife, two young children and a squeaky-clean public image.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

If, like the original, the protagonist wakes up as a 30-year-old in today’s modern world, some worry the flick won’t be as lighthearted as the original.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

"The film stands out, just like its protagonist," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

On the TV, Halliday guides his square protagonist into the game’s secret room, where the words created by warren robinett appear in the center of the screen.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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