Hand over
Hand over verb - To give (something) over to the control or possession of another usually under duress.
Both terms in one sentence
- This stops mattering when they refuse to hand over Sham to the Manihiki ferronavy.
Source: Literature / Railsea -
You can refuse to hand over the soul, and Ciaran will only sadly reply that she shouldn't have been presumptuous.
Source: You Bastard -
MacGuffin Delivery Service: Yaridovich, who threatens to tickle the real townsfolk if you refuse to hand over the Star Piece.
Source: Video Game / Super Mario RPG
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