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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Neither island had its own airline before our arrival to the market.
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The skirmishes date back to shortly after Haaland’s arrival at Manchester City in July 2022.
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Jack Lang,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Pochettino has been pushing patriotism and love for the national team badge since his arrival.
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Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
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Brittany Miller,
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5 July 2026
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Ramsey Qubein,
Forbes.com,
5 July 2026
The skirmishes date back to shortly after Haaland’s arrival at Manchester City in July 2022.
—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
5 July 2026
Pochettino has been pushing patriotism and love for the national team badge since his arrival.
—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
5 July 2026
Hundreds of supporters gathered to cheer her arrival after nearly a month and a half at sea.
—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
5 July 2026
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“Arrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrival. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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