arrive
verb (used without object)
to come to a certain point in the course of travel; reach one's destination.
were arriving
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past progressiveof arrive.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Almost all — somewhat surprisingly or confusedly or embarrassingly — were arriving at the same conclusion: that the billionaire is the best choice for governor.
From Salon ● May 6, 2026
Folan started taking classes near her home, then in New York, where swamis from India were arriving to teach.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 8, 2026
Before long, the students were arriving to class early, staying late, and showing up to the forensic lab on their days off to continue their research.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
Many then ran to the nearby train station after hearing that Lebanese passengers were arriving.
From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026
Every moment more and more Minute Men were arriving, surrounding the village.
From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes
