arrive at

phrase

: to reach by effort or thought
arrived at a decision

Examples of arrive at in a Sentence

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Huerta and her sister arrived at the scene first, according to Huerta’s testimony to detectives. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 Pre-Arrival Planning Creates Value For Guests And Hotels Many travelers still arrive at a resort and ask what activities are available. Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026 Visitors first encounter works by Lester and Hélène Pancoast before arriving at galleries devoted to Nagamura’s paintings, allowing connections and departures to emerge organically. Miguel Sirgado, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 In 2025, two Tasmanian devils arrived at the Australian Outback exhibit. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrive at

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1616, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arrive at was circa 1616

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“Arrive at.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrive%20at. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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