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
Upon arrival, Idrissa, introduced as our doting butler, must have sensed just how tightly wound his new guests were.
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Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Both CEOs found fraught relations with their respective company’s foreign partners upon arrival, and being non-French and neutral may have made talks easier.
—Albertina Torsoli, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
The more information guests can give the hotel before arrival, the better, Marks said, to allow the coordinators to go through arrival times and prioritize cleaning schedules.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body inside the trash bin.
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Helicopter video from KTLA-TV at the time of the discovery showed police investigating near a closed black bin at a curb in the neighborhood.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, first-responders located the vehicles and quickly provided aid, according to the release.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at a private entrance with a glass of wine or a cocktail of your choice.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are escorted up a travertine stairwell and seated within this intimate bar space that offers a wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the city skyline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, the police discovered the unnamed driver, who had sustained minor injuries.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
Jackie Caradonio, Travel + Leisure, 23 Apr. 2024
Both CEOs found fraught relations with their respective company’s foreign partners upon arrival, and being non-French and neutral may have made talks easier.
—Albertina Torsoli, Fortune, 22 Apr. 2024
The more information guests can give the hotel before arrival, the better, Marks said, to allow the coordinators to go through arrival times and prioritize cleaning schedules.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, the officers discovered the body inside the trash bin.
Advertisement
Helicopter video from KTLA-TV at the time of the discovery showed police investigating near a closed black bin at a curb in the neighborhood.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, first-responders located the vehicles and quickly provided aid, according to the release.
—Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted at a private entrance with a glass of wine or a cocktail of your choice.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, guests are escorted up a travertine stairwell and seated within this intimate bar space that offers a wraparound terrace with 360-degree views of the city skyline.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Apr. 2024
Upon arrival, the police discovered the unnamed driver, who had sustained minor injuries.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Arrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrival. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.
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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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