- present participle of star.
starring
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The case gripped Britain and was turned into the 1985 film "Dance with a Stranger" starring Miranda Richardson and Rupert Everett.
From Barron's • Jul. 8, 2026
Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's Ancient Greek epic poem, starring Anne Hathaway, Matt Damon, Zendaya and many more, is one of the most anticipated film releases of 2026.
From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026
The song's starring role at this World Cup wasn't completely random.
From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026
The comedic, legendary action scene is from the 1972 film “The Way of the Dragon,” written, directed and starring Bruce Lee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
Isabelle told Hugo about other movies she loved: comedies and cartoons and cowboy movies starring someone named Tom Mix.
From "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick
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