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as in to come
to get to a destination
when will the guests arrive?
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as in to succeed
to reach a desired level of accomplishment
the actress knew she'd arrived when she received an Oscar nomination
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as in comer
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Recent Examples of arrive
Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Firefighters arrived about 10:45 p.m. Saturday to find four or five dwellings in a 1,000-square-foot area fully engulfed, according to Elgin Fire Department reports.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
New York Times, 20 Aug. 2024
But there is a human question too, a reality that a man has to persevere when nature turns harsh and the desperate arrive.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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The announcement arrived via the BeyGOOD foundation Instagram account on Sunday.
—Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 13 Jan. 2025
Firefighters arrived about 10:45 p.m. Saturday to find four or five dwellings in a 1,000-square-foot area fully engulfed, according to Elgin Fire Department reports.
—Gloria Casas, Chicago Tribune, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
The Cleveland Guardians' lineup needs help as MLB's stretch run arrives
Cubs expect to be over the luxury tax threshold.
—New York Times, 20 Aug. 2024
But there is a human question too, a reality that a man has to persevere when nature turns harsh and the desperate arrive.
—Jeffrey Fleishman, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
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Buster Posey — who helped the Giants beat Verlander and the Detroit Tigers in the 2012 World Series — succeeded Zaidi.Newsweek, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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The youngest, Marine, succeeded him as head of the National Rally in 2011.Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Jan. 2025
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Despite the definition of digicam morphing to include a wider array of cameras, Lee seems to be accepting of all comers.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 29 Nov. 2024
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The yield has been staggering since Northern Illinois, as Notre Dame has not only beaten all comers, but ground most into dust.Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Haley Joel made a name for himself with roles in Forrest Gump and Pay It Forward and recently appeared in Blink Twice.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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JoJo has appeared at a number of red carpet events with her father, including the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Sports Awards and the ESPY Awards.Katie Mannion, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Parker Solar Probe's ability to thrive in the hostile environment around the Sun is a tribute to the team that designed and built this remarkable spacecraft.Stephen Smith, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Mark Protus | Protus Consulting: 30 years of leadership expertise unlocking growth & engagement, empowering individuals and teams to thrive.Mark Protus, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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The captaincy tag had appeared to shake him from a foul mood that has festered as the series has worn on exacerbated by the youthful exuberance of brash upstart Sam Konstas, who has really gotten under his skin.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Picked up by upstart awards powerhouse A24, the film has generated a lot of attention in advance of its limited release on Friday, with special 70mm engagements already happening.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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In fact, the city’s luxury travel scene is flourishing with world-class hotels, fine dining and exclusive excursions.Ching Dee, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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After a rough early patch, the business flourished, and Carter became increasingly active in community affairs and politics.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 29 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Who does Johnson consider nouveau riche?Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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The central question of whether love can conquer money is almost outshone by the film’s dazzling surroundings and Rachel’s nouveau riche friends, played perfectly by Awkwafina and Ken Jeong.Vogue, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Arrive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrive. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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