Examples of arrival in a Sentence
They were awaiting the arrival of guests.
When is the mail scheduled for arrival?
They track the number of airport arrivals and departures.
They were late arrivals at the party.
They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day.
the changes that occur with the arrival of spring
the arrival of new technology
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Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.
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New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Upon arrival, officers met with the victim located a few doors down.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket, carrying the Athena lander and NASA's ride-along Trailblazer orbiter, is heading to the moon and will hunt for lunar water on arrival.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
While Kevin O’Connell was working with quarterback Sam Darnold and turning him into a productive and effective quarterback after six unimpressive NFL seasons, Brian Flores was doing even more with a defense that had been among the worst in the league before his arrival.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Upon arrival, officers met with the victim located a few doors down.
—Elainie Barraza, Orlando Sentinel, 1 Mar. 2025
The rocket, carrying the Athena lander and NASA's ride-along Trailblazer orbiter, is heading to the moon and will hunt for lunar water on arrival.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 28 Feb. 2025
While Kevin O’Connell was working with quarterback Sam Darnold and turning him into a productive and effective quarterback after six unimpressive NFL seasons, Brian Flores was doing even more with a defense that had been among the worst in the league before his arrival.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Arrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrival. Accessed 5 Mar. 2025.
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arrival
noun
ar·riv·al
ə-ˈrī-vəl 
1
: the act of arriving
await the arrival of guests
2
: a person or thing that has arrived
late arrivals at a concert
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