How to Use arrival in a Sentence
arrival
noun- They were awaiting the arrival of guests.
- When is the mail scheduled for arrival?
- They were late arrivals at the party.
- They track the number of airport arrivals and departures.
- They are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their wedding day.
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The twins will be about the same age as the new arrival.
—Chris Helms, USA TODAY, 6 June 2023
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This film comes out 60 years on from their arrival to the US.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 Nov. 2024
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That paved the way for Sanders' arrival in Tempe as a preferred walk-on.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 13 Sep. 2022
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Still, there have been some headaches with the arrival of the film industry.
—Janie Osborne, New York Times, 28 Dec. 2024
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Find the full list of winners here and check out all the red carpet arrivals here.
—Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Feb. 2025
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By the mid-1960s, König was in New York, though stories differ about the means of his arrival.
—Andrew Russeth, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2024
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For some people, the arrival of fall is all cardigans and shawls.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 30 Sep. 2022
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Each new wave of arrivals to a place adds layers to a culture’s food.
—Kendra Nordin Beato, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Dec. 2024
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The arrival of more migrants in the city is one factor, Kliff says, but far from the only one.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, 16 Oct. 2022
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Chipotle’s stock was up nearly 40% in the year of his arrival.
—Ryan Hogg, Fortune, 14 Aug. 2024
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Upon arrival, watch a 15-minute video on the history of the fort.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
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What finally tests that bond is the arrival in the U.K. of the two men who had been in the car — those whose threats had set the course of the women’s lives.
—Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2022
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Upon arrival, reheat the chicken (unsauced) in the oven, add the sauce, and serve.
—Melissa Gray, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
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In the realm of design, the arrival of Philippe Starck and the birth of Memphis were two sides of the same eccentric coin.
—Amy Verner, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2022
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Adley Rutschman’s arrival in the big leagues in May helped transform the Orioles from a last-place team to a contender.
—Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Nov. 2022
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The Bronx, or what is now the Bronx, has gone through two terrible times since the arrival of Jonas Bronck, in 1639.
—Ian Frazier, The New Yorker, 15 July 2024
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Then, the team begins preparations for the next group of arrivals.
—AZCentral.com, 14 May 2023
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During the scene, the mom of two talked about her new arrival and shareed her baby's name, Tatum.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
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Upon arrival, the rear bench expands into a cozy daybed after the seat backs swing to the sides.
—New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
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Mini-refresh for the Model Y in China Their arrival comes just in the nick of time, too.
—Bychristiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2023
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The one con: the bag had a pretty distinct smell upon arrival and took some time to subside.
—Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Oct. 2024
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To mark the mascot’s official arrival, Prescott helped with the passing of the harness from Jak to Dak.
—Chris Amaya, Dallas News, 16 Apr. 2023
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Ahead of her arrival in France, Kendall also showed off her catwalk in Italy.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
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This is how we’re introduced to the story of Snow White’s parents, two kind, generous rulers who long for a child and are thrilled by their daughter’s arrival.
—Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
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Upon arrival, guests crossed the Barbra Streisand Bridge, where they were greeted by a barrage of flashing cameras and a frenzy of photographers shouting and jostling for position—making every attendee feel like a true icon.
—Rachel Marlowe, Vogue, 22 Mar. 2025
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