arrive
verb (used without object)
to come to a certain point in the course of travel; reach one's destination.
had arrived
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past perfectof arrive.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The men had arrived under cover of darkness the night before, leaving their cars everywhere: in the village hall car park and on the recreation ground.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
Early-morning pilgrims had arrived by foot or car, some in traditional white smocks and thatched hats, carrying wooden staves.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026
The 42-year-old mother of four had arrived at sunrise to prep for a day of virtual and in-person court hearings and free walk-in consultations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Experts feared it could be damaged but the French culture ministry insisted it had arrived in good condition.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The package had arrived a week after Mo died.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
