- present participle of arrive.
Example Sentences
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Arriving in the U.S. in 1989, the MX-5—Miata to generations of fans—was always about a better kind of nostalgia.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
Arriving early and stashing the car was key for Yuen and her companion.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
Arriving at Eger’s home in La Jolla, she found ballerina paintings on the walls.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Arriving in the economic city of Douala on Friday, the Pope reiterated his message of peace after visiting the country's Anglophone region hit by a decade-long rebellion the day before.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Arriving home, they had a breakfast of hot coffee and warm sweet buns.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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