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arrive at

Idioms  
  1. Reach an objective, as in We arrived at the party right on time, or It took Harry only a few minutes to arrive at a solution. [Early 1500s]


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What it might be like to arrive at a Mediterranean island on a yacht and to think that the next logical step is that this island should belong to you.

From Slate Sep. 8, 2026

Apply a 10% haircut for “risk adjustment,” and you arrive at $800.

From MarketWatch Aug. 31, 2026

Experts said the rules arrive at a critical moment.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The next opportunity for global honours, beyond the inaugural World Ultimate Championships in September, will arrive at next year's World Championships in Beijing.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“It may do some good; we may arrive at some decision.”

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

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