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Collocations for arrival - noun

1. act of arriving

ADJECTIVE

early
late
on-time (AmE), scheduled
Which airline has the worst on-time arrivals?
timely
the timely arrival of the letter
sudden, unexpected
expected, imminent, impending
I told her of my brother's expected arrival.
safe
Security escorts will ensure their safe arrival.

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VERB + arrival

make
At 11 p.m. Jody made his timely arrival.
announce, herald, mark, signal
a frost in the air which marked the arrival of winter
A fanfare of trumpets heralded the arrival of the King.
expect
anticipate, await
a crowd awaiting the arrival of the movie star
greet
The staff greeted the arrival of the new boss with excitement.
celebrate, welcome
delay
hasten

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arrival + NOUN

date, time

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PREPOSITION

on (sb's) arrival, upon (sb's) arrival
Guests receive dinner upon arrival at the hotel.
with the arrival
With the arrival of John's friends, the party livened up.
arrival at
his arrival at the airport
arrival in
their arrival in Dallas

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PHRASES

arrival on the scene
They were saved by the arrival on the scene of another boat.
arrivals and departures
There are 120 arrivals and departures every day.
time of arrival
Our estimated time of arrival is 7.15.

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2. sb/sth that arrives

ADJECTIVE

early, first
late
Someone should stay here to meet the late arrivals.
latest, new, recent
The club has a dinner to welcome new arrivals to the town.
We're expecting a new arrival (= a baby) in the family soon.

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VERB + arrival

meet, welcome

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