present arms
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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
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
On the stone steps, the tall, booted, hawk-nosed Earl watched a company of soldiers, sailors and airmen click to "present arms," heard a military band play the final strain of God Save the King.
From Time Magazine Archive
They wheeled like so many splendid pieces of mechanism and in a few moments more were standing at "present arms" in one long line that extended the width of the field.
From On Guard Mark Mallory's Celebration by Sinclair, Upton
