present arms

Example Sentences

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“I gave the command to present arms, and we raised our sabers for Kennedy to walk under, like a tunnel,” Broadus said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 25, 2013

A guard of honor of Royal Marines stood at present arms on deck and the band played The Star-Spangled Banner.

From Time Magazine Archive

In return, other nations, including Russia, would have to promise to submit to real international control of atomic energy, and to spend two-thirds of their present arms budgets for "constructive ends."

From Time Magazine Archive

At a booming command, some 4,800 white-gloved hands snapped 2,400 rifles to "present arms."

From Time Magazine Archive

I could present arms very well, but I do not think that I could yet keep my heels together.

From Last Words by Crane, Stephen