Give up
Give up verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Starring
Starring adjective - Indicating the most important performer or role.
Both terms in one sentence
- This did have the awkward side effect of having no Asians on the starring cast of a show whose milieu is heavily influenced by Chinese culture, which Whedon has acknowledged, but he's also asked if any Browncoats would care to give up any of the actors who were cast.
Source: Ability over Appearance -
Becoming a one-man judge, jury and executioner, Frank decides to punish Howard Saint and his associates for their crimes — and he isn't willing to give up until they're all dead.Has an unofficial/unauthorized sequel starring Thomas Jane and Ron Perlman, titled Dirty Laundry.
Source: Film / The Punisher (2004)
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