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[Adriano Japan]

to fall into the arms of...

→Example:
"If China put on too much pressure, North Korea might fall into the arms of Russia, or even improve relations with Japan or the United States," said Korea University's Kim, noting that North Korea could play China and Russia against each other as Vietnam did.

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also

to fall into the clutches of

Snow White fell into the clutches of the evil witch. Once you're in my clutches, I'll ruin you.
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