arrive at
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She urged me to arrive at the airport three or four hours before my return flight and head straight for border control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
"We expect this to cause inconvenience for some passengers, and we sincerely apologise for this. Those due to travel today, should still arrive at the airport in line with Airline advice."
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
An AFP journalist saw a dozen mental health workers arrive at the school, where traffic was nearly at a standstill.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
When retirees arrive at this place where they have everything mapped out and now it’s time to just work the plan, they can get stymied.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 6, 2026
The lady doesn’t stop talking until we arrive at a door and she gives it a knock.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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