I saw the athletes have been standing on the starting line, ready to prepare running posture.

我看到运动员们都已站到起跑线上，做好了预备跑的姿势。

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Abraham Idrijani, a Philippine-based representative for the clansmen, said Kiram has ordered the group in Sabah to observe a unilateral ceasefire starting Thursday afternoon by holding their current position and taking a defensive posture.

NPR: Filipino Gunmen Seek Ceasefire In Malaysia Borneo