The enemy was forced to ground arms.

敌人被迫放下武器。

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Still, for Adkins and others there was nothing better than being able to put both feet on firm ground while wrapping their arms around family members.

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Television footage showed one man lying spread out on the ground, holding out his arms, surrounded by police.

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Sources say that he also claimed to have been suspended from the ceiling by his arms, his toes barely touching the ground.

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