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as in to come
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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as in comer
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Recent Examples of arrive
Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But in cases that have arrived before the Supreme Court in an emergency posture, the justices have declined to intervene.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
The latter is something the signal-caller is known for during games, while the former may just be harder to come by once baby No. 3 arrives.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Kansas City braces for potential freezing drizzle ahead of Friday rain
Kansas City is closely watching its temperatures to determine whether rain will arrive as freezing drizzle or plain rain on Friday.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
But in cases that have arrived before the Supreme Court in an emergency posture, the justices have declined to intervene.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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If for some reason challenging news arrives, do your best to damage control by leading with sensitivity and compassion.
—Kyle Thomas, Peoplemag, 15 Sep. 2024
The latter is something the signal-caller is known for during games, while the former may just be harder to come by once baby No. 3 arrives.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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What comes next is impossible to know As a second son not poised to take up his father’s mantle, Assad studied ophthalmology in London until his older brother Bassel, who had been groomed to succeed Hafez, died in a car crash in 1994.Simone McCarthy, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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In September 2015, Russia intervened on the side of Assad, and with support from Iran and Lebanese militant group Hezbollah loyalists, succeeded in recapturing most non-Kurdish areas of Syria, with rebels pinned into a small enclave around Idlib in the northwest of the country.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.Brendan Nystedt, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2024
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The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The photos appear to have been taken from a camera in a cab, which authorities believe the suspect boarded after the shooting and show him wearing a blue medical mask and a hooded jacket.John Bacon, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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Calcium and milk proteins also appear to regulate appetite and energy intake.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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The statement-making material uses larger segments of colorful Italian marble, allowing for natural shapes and textures to thrive.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2024
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Organizations that successfully integrate these AI solutions while maintaining their focus on employee experience and workplace culture will be best positioned to thrive in this new era of HR technology.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Daniel Nigro knew there was something special about Chappell Roan, a young upstart who had just moved to Los Angeles from Missouri, during their first meeting in 2018.Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
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The fancy new facelift is the result of a partnership with the Craft Irish Whiskey Company—a four-year-old upstart that has exploded upon the ultra-luxe spirits scene, compiling more top industry accolades more rapidly than any other brand in the modern era.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The holiday season is meant to be a time of connection and generosity—a time when families and friends gather, traditions flourish, and memories are created.Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The island’s clear lagoons are snorkeling sanctuaries where colorful reefs flourish.Alexandra Gillespie, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
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The central question of whether love can conquer money is almost outshone by the film’s dazzling surroundings and Rachel’s nouveau riche friends, played perfectly by Awkwafina and Ken Jeong.Vogue, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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The unspoken rule, now very much spoken, was created by the old money elite, hoping to elevate themselves above the nouveau riche, or newly wealthy.Jordan Green, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Arrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrive. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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