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
Recent Examples on the Web
Netanyahu’s arrival in Washington for the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term coincides with the prime minister’s popular support sagging.
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Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
His arrival for around £50m would allow Rice to settle into one position as the left No 8, potentially solidifying that side of a team who have struggled to match the effectiveness of their right flank over the past few years.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
His arrival comes after his headlining performance was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a 2022 removal of Scott from the lineup following the deadly tragedy at his Astroworld festival the previous year.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, made a surprise arrival at the National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 4, stepping off the bus with schoolchildren and teachers for their field trip to the London art gallery.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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Zeke Miller, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025
His arrival for around £50m would allow Rice to settle into one position as the left No 8, potentially solidifying that side of a team who have struggled to match the effectiveness of their right flank over the past few years.
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
His arrival comes after his headlining performance was canceled in 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic and a 2022 removal of Scott from the lineup following the deadly tragedy at his Astroworld festival the previous year.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 5 Feb. 2025
The Princess of Wales, 43, made a surprise arrival at the National Portrait Gallery on Feb. 4, stepping off the bus with schoolchildren and teachers for their field trip to the London art gallery.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
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“Arrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrival. Accessed 13 Feb. 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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