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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A couple online made a proactive booking for a destination wedding in Buenos Aires—but were met with a surprise upon arrival.
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
James was born several months later in April 2017, with the couple sharing news of his arrival in an Easter snapshot of Chloé cuddling her baby brother.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 5 June 2025
His arrival is a stopgap, one that the Steelers hope will keep them competitive until a long-term solution arrives, most likely in the 2026 draft.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The arrival marks a clear play in the growing demand for craveable comfort food, and maybe even a response to those longing for the return of the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
James was born several months later in April 2017, with the couple sharing news of his arrival in an Easter snapshot of Chloé cuddling her baby brother.
—Alex Gurley, People.com, 5 June 2025
His arrival is a stopgap, one that the Steelers hope will keep them competitive until a long-term solution arrives, most likely in the 2026 draft.
—Will Graves, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
The arrival marks a clear play in the growing demand for craveable comfort food, and maybe even a response to those longing for the return of the McDonald’s Snack Wrap.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 June 2025
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“Arrival.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrival. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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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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