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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From arrival, the tone is clear.
—Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
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This week’s new arrivals do just that.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026
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And each got on their feet to praise the new arrival.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
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That sense of arrival can be found all over the menu.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
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Riley’s arrival was right on time in so many ways.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Mar. 2026
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To date, researchers have yet to agree on an arrival date.
—Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
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Although the trains no longer run, the place is ready for arrivals.
—David Hochman, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
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The ship’s arrival time was not announced.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026
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Life’s work became dead on arrival.
—Matt Rogers, Fortune, 30 May 2026
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Then drive it out of the station upon arrival and be on your way.
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Feb. 2026
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The first dream had vanished within two weeks of his arrival.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 17 May 2026
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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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But Corbin's arrival wasn't a surprise to a few fans.
—Lily Brown, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
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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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Many new arrivals join acting classes to find their feet.
—Taran Khan, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
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Kinney’s arrival will be in mid-June.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 30 May 2026
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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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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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Athena was found dead upon their arrival, per the outlet.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
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Join me in shopping more fresh, new spring arrivals, below.
—Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
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Since his arrival at UM, Udeh has made great strides.
—Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
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The arrivals board was blank, the baggage claims were still, and the taxi ranks were empty.
—Emma Graham, CNBC, 3 Mar. 2026
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Why was the arrival of a certain ship in Cleveland this week?
—Laura Johnston, cleveland, 12 May 2022
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Upon arrival, police found a man who was shot once in the lower back.
—Raul Trey Lopez, San Antonio Express-News, 3 Sep. 2024
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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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