arrive

ahead of time

Earlier than a given deadline. If we get to the theater ahead of time, we'll have our pick of good seats. My term paper isn't due until next week, but I finished it ahead of time.

See also: ahead, of, time

arrive (some place) in a body

To reach some place in a group. My whole family arrived for Christmas dinner in a body, which was a bit overwhelming!

arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of (some time)

To reach a destination at a specific time. ("Of" is followed by that time.) You must arrive home upon the stroke of 11, young lady. We arrived at the store on the stroke of nine, but the doors were already locked.

arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of (some time)

To reach a destination exactly at a specific hour. You must arrive home at the stroke of 11, young lady. We arrived at the store at the stroke of nine, but the doors were already locked.

arrive (up)on the scene

1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police arrive on the scene? By the time I arrived upon the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing.

2. slang To come into existence or to be born. Funk music arrived on the scene in the 1960s. We are overjoyed to announce that our baby daughter arrived on the scene at 11:37 last night.

arrive at

1. Literally, to reach a destination after traveling. What time are we supposed to arrive at Paul's? Because we got stuck in traffic, we arrived at the party late.

2. To reach a particular decision or understanding. I'm thrilled to announce that the committee has finally arrived at a consensus. Have the doctors arrived at a decision yet?

arrive at a decision

To reach a particular decision or understanding. I'm thrilled to announce that the committee has finally arrived at a decision. Have the doctors arrived at a decision yet?

arrive at the scene (of something)

To reach a destination, usually some place where something is or has happened. When did the police arrive at the scene of the crime? By the time I arrived at the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing.

arrive back

To return to some place or thing. When do you plan to arrive back? Oh don't worry, we'll arrive back in time for dinner.

come on the scene

1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police come on the scene? By the time I came on the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing.

2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene.

have arrived

To have become particularly successful, powerful, or famous. I knew I had arrived when that uber-famous designer asked me to walk in her show. After showing promise for so many years, that director has truly arrived with his latest film, a box-office smash.

in a body

In a group. Send the kids to the auditorium in a body—no stragglers!

in force

1. Legally enforced; in effect. There was a law like that on the books, but I'm not sure it's still in force.

2. In a large group; at full strength, as of an army. The voters are going to come out against you in force if you don't change your position on this. You better believe the fans will be there in force to support the team at the critical road game.

See also: force

in the nick of time

At the last possible moment before a deadline or before something begins or ends; just in time. That car moved off the track in the nick of time—another moment and the train would have smashed into it. You got here in the nick of time—we're just about to start the show.

See also: nick, of, time

it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive

proverb One's focus should not be the end result or the destination, especially to the extent that the journey becomes unenjoyable. Don't stress so much about getting the kids ready to go back to school—they're only this young once, and it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.

on a wing and a prayer

Without much preparation (and thus little hope of success). I didn't have time to edit my term paper so I just submitted it on a wing and a prayer.

See also: and, on, prayer, wing

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

*ahead of one's time

Fig. having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced to be acceptable in the present. (*Typically: be ~; think ~.) Sue's grandmother was ahead of her time in wanting to study medicine.

See also: ahead, of, time

*ahead of time

beforehand; before the announced time. (*Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; leave ~; show up ~.) If you show up ahead of time, you will have to wait. Be there ahead of time if you want to get a good seat.

See also: ahead, of, time

arrive at a decision

and reach a decision

to make a decision; decide. Have you arrived at a decision yet? We will reach a decision tomorrow.

arrive back

(some place) Go to back (some place).

arrive

(some place) at some time to reach some place at a particular time. We will arrive at the border at noon. They arrived at seven o'clock in the evening.

arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time

and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time

to reach a place at a particular instant of time.(Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two.

arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time

and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time

to reach a place at a particular instant of time. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two.

arrive

(somewhere) at the stroke of some time Go to arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time.

arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time

and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time

to reach a place at a particular instant of time. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two.

arrive (up)on the scene (of something)

and arrive at the scene (of something)

to reach the location of an event in progress. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on and at.) The police arrived on the scene of the crime. They arrived upon the scene of a frightening accident. What did they do when they arrived at the scene?

*back

(at someone) repaying someone for a bad deed. (*Typically: get ~; have ~.) Tom called me a jerk, but I'll get back at him. I don't know how I'll get back for her insult, but I will.

*back (some place)

returned to some place; at some place again. (*Typically: be ~; get ~; arrive ~.) I can't wait till we get back home. When will we get back? Is it much farther?

come on the scene

and arrive on the scene

1. Lit. to arrive at a place. When we came on the scene, the ambulances were already there. The police arrived on the scene and began directing traffic.

2. Fig. to become part of a situation. She thought she was in love with Harry until Bob came on the scene.

have arrived

to have reached a position of power, authority, or prominence. Jane saw her picture on the cover of the magazine and felt that she had finally arrived. When I got an office with a window, I knew that I had arrived.

*in a body

Fig. as a group of people; as a group; in a group. (*Typically: arrive some place ~; go ~; leave ~; reach some place ~; travel ~.) The tour members always traveled in a body.

*in force

1. [of a rule or law] currently valid or in effect. (*Typically: be ~.) Is this rule in force now? The constitution is still in force.

2. Fig. in a very large group. (*Typically: arrive ~; attack ~.) The entire group arrived in force. The mosquitoes will attack in force this evening.

See also: force

*in the (very) nick of time

Fig. just in time; at the last possible instant; just before it's too late. (*Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; happen ~; reach something ~; Save someone ~.) The doctor arrived in the nick of time. The patient's life was saved. I reached the airport in the very nick of time and made my flight.

See also: nick, of, time

It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.

Prov. You should enjoy the process of doing something, rather than anticipate the result of doing it. Bill: I can't wait till I get my high school diploma. Fred: You should concentrate on enjoying high school instead. It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive.

*on a wing and a prayer

Fig. to arrive or fly in with one's plane in very bad condition. (Sometimes used fig. of other vehicles. *Typically: come (in) ~; arrive ~.) Finally we could see the plane through the smoke, coming in on a wing and a prayer.

See also: and, on, prayer, wing

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

ahead of time

Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s]

See also: ahead, of, time

arrive at

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]

in force

1. In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force. This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s]

2. Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force. This usage originally alluded to the binding power of a law. [Late 1400s]

See also: force

in the nick of time

Also, just in time. At the last moment, as in The police arrived in the nick of time, or He got there just in time for dinner. The first term began life as in the nick and dates from the 1500s, when nick meant "the critical moment" (a meaning now obsolete). The second employs just in the sense of "precisely" or "closely," a usage applied to time since the 1500s. Also see in time, def. 1.

See also: nick, of, time

on the scene, be

Also, arrive or come on the scene . Be or arrive where an action or event occurs, as in They won't have a wild party because their parents will be on the scene, or Once Bob arrives on the scene, you can expect fireworks. Alluding to the theatrical scene, where a drama is being played, this phrase has been used more loosely since the early 1700s.

in the nick of time

COMMON If something happens in the nick of time, it happens at the last possible moment, when it is almost too late. She woke up just in the nick of time and raised the alarm. They got to the hospital in the nick of time, just as the baby was about to be born.

See also: nick, of, time

on a wing and a prayer

If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do it in the hope that you will succeed, even though you do not have what you need to do it. Dozens of airlines have entered the industry on a wing and a prayer, and dozens have gone bankrupt. In the past, teams have been run on a wing and a prayer. Note: This is the title of a song by H. Adamson, written in 1943, which referred to the emergency landing of an aircraft: `Tho' there's one motor gone, we can still carry on, Comin' In On A Wing And A Pray'r.'

See also: and, on, prayer, wing

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

in force

in great strength or numbers.

1989 Amy Wilentz The Rainy Season They turned out in force, armed with machetes and cocomacaques.

See also: force

in the nick of time

only just in time; just at the critical moment.

Nick is used here in the sense of ‘the precise moment of an occurrence or an event’. This form of the phrase dates from the mid 17th century, but in the (very ) nick is recorded from the late 16th century.

1985 Nini Herman My Kleinian Home Time and again, when all seemed lost, I somehow won through in the nick of time.

See also: nick, of, time

on a wing and a prayer

with only the slightest chance of success.

This expression comes from the title of a 1943 song by the American songwriter Harold Adamson , ‘Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer’. He himself took it from a contemporary comment made by a wartime pilot speaking to ground control before making an emergency landing.

See also: and, on, prayer, wing

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

in the ˌnick of ˈtime

(informal) at the last possible moment; just in time: He got to the railway station in the nick of time. He remembered in the nick of time that his passport was in his coat pocket.

See also: nick, of, time

arrive/come on the ˈscene

arrive in/at a place, probably to change the existing situation: John and I were really happy together until she came on the scene. By the time the police arrived on the scene, it was too late.

on a ˌwing and a ˈprayer

with only a very slight chance of success: He started the business in his own home, on a wing and a prayer, but it looks like he’s really going to make a success of it.This expression was first used in the military to describe how pilots flying very badly damaged planes succeeded in returning to base.

See also: and, on, prayer, wing

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

arrive at

1. To reach or come to some place: Because of the snowstorm, we arrived at the airport three hours late.

2. To come to some conclusion or decision: I think you're right, but how did you arrive at that answer?

back

n. one’s support or second in a fight. (From back-up.) I need a back I can depend on.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

in force

1. In full strength; in large numbers: Demonstrators were out in force.

2. In effect; operative: a rule that is no longer in force.

See also: force

in the nick of time

Just at the critical moment; just in time.

See also: nick, of, time

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

ahead of/behind time
ahead of the game
in good time
ahead of schedule
schedule
in time (with someone or something)
not about to
not be about to do something
front of house
nick of time, (just) in the

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How it pans out, minute by minute..

Between 0815 and 0945: The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey.

Royal Wedding timings released

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词组	arrive
释义	arrive ahead of time Earlier than a given deadline. If we get to the theater ahead of time, we'll have our pick of good seats. My term paper isn't due until next week, but I finished it ahead of time. See also: ahead, of, time arrive (some place) in a body To reach some place in a group. My whole family arrived for Christmas dinner in a body, which was a bit overwhelming! See also: arrive, body arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of (some time) To reach a destination at a specific time. ("Of" is followed by that time.) You must arrive home upon the stroke of 11, young lady. We arrived at the store on the stroke of nine, but the doors were already locked. See also: arrive, of, stroke arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of (some time) To reach a destination exactly at a specific hour. You must arrive home at the stroke of 11, young lady. We arrived at the store at the stroke of nine, but the doors were already locked. See also: arrive, of, stroke arrive (up)on the scene 1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police arrive on the scene? By the time I arrived upon the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing. 2. slang To come into existence or to be born. Funk music arrived on the scene in the 1960s. We are overjoyed to announce that our baby daughter arrived on the scene at 11:37 last night. See also: arrive, scene arrive at 1. Literally, to reach a destination after traveling. What time are we supposed to arrive at Paul's? Because we got stuck in traffic, we arrived at the party late. 2. To reach a particular decision or understanding. I'm thrilled to announce that the committee has finally arrived at a consensus. Have the doctors arrived at a decision yet? See also: arrive arrive at a decision To reach a particular decision or understanding. I'm thrilled to announce that the committee has finally arrived at a decision. Have the doctors arrived at a decision yet? See also: arrive, decision arrive at the scene (of something) To reach a destination, usually some place where something is or has happened. When did the police arrive at the scene of the crime? By the time I arrived at the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing. See also: arrive, scene arrive back To return to some place or thing. When do you plan to arrive back? Oh don't worry, we'll arrive back in time for dinner. See also: arrive, back come on the scene 1. To reach a destination, usually as something is happening there. When did the police come on the scene? By the time I came on the scene, Kate and Jen were already arguing. 2. To become involved in a particular situation. Caitlin and I used to be best friends, until Liz came on the scene. See also: come, on, scene have arrived To have become particularly successful, powerful, or famous. I knew I had arrived when that uber-famous designer asked me to walk in her show. After showing promise for so many years, that director has truly arrived with his latest film, a box-office smash. See also: arrive, have in a body In a group. Send the kids to the auditorium in a body—no stragglers! See also: body in force 1. Legally enforced; in effect. There was a law like that on the books, but I'm not sure it's still in force. 2. In a large group; at full strength, as of an army. The voters are going to come out against you in force if you don't change your position on this. You better believe the fans will be there in force to support the team at the critical road game. See also: force in the nick of time At the last possible moment before a deadline or before something begins or ends; just in time. That car moved off the track in the nick of time—another moment and the train would have smashed into it. You got here in the nick of time—we're just about to start the show. See also: nick, of, time it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive proverb One's focus should not be the end result or the destination, especially to the extent that the journey becomes unenjoyable. Don't stress so much about getting the kids ready to go back to school—they're only this young once, and it is better to travel hopefully than to arrive. See also: arrive, better, travel on a wing and a prayer Without much preparation (and thus little hope of success). I didn't have time to edit my term paper so I just submitted it on a wing and a prayer. See also: and, on, prayer, wing Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. ahead of one's time Fig.* having ideas or attitudes that are too advanced to be acceptable in the present. (Typically: be ~; think ~.) Sue's grandmother was ahead of her time in wanting to study medicine. See also: ahead, of, time ahead of time beforehand; before the announced time. (Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; leave ~; show up ~.) If you show up ahead of time, you will have to wait. Be there ahead of time if you want to get a good seat. See also: ahead, of, time arrive at a decision and reach a decision* to make a decision; decide. Have you arrived at a decision yet? We will reach a decision tomorrow. See also: arrive, decision arrive back (some place) Go to back (some place). See also: arrive, back arrive (some place) at some time to reach some place at a particular time. We will arrive at the border at noon. They arrived at seven o'clock in the evening. arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time to reach a place at a particular instant of time.(Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two. See also: arrive, of, on, stroke, time arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time to reach a place at a particular instant of time. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two. See also: arrive, of, on, stroke, time arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time Go to arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time. arrive (somewhere) (up)on the stroke of some time and arrive (somewhere) at the stroke of some time to reach a place at a particular instant of time. (Upon is more formal and less commonly used than on.) She arrived home on the stroke of midnight. We all arrived at the stroke of two. See also: arrive, of, on, stroke, time arrive (up)on the scene (of something) and arrive at the scene (of something) to reach the location of an event in progress. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on and at.) The police arrived on the scene of the crime. They arrived upon the scene of a frightening accident. What did they do when they arrived at the scene? See also: arrive, on, scene back (at someone) repaying someone for a bad deed. (Typically: get ~; have ~.) Tom called me a jerk, but I'll get back at him. I don't know how I'll get back for her insult, but I will. back (some place) returned to some place; at some place again. (Typically: be ~; get ~; arrive ~.) I can't wait till we get back home. When will we get back? Is it much farther? come on the scene and arrive on the scene 1. Lit. to arrive at a place. When we came on the scene, the ambulances were already there. The police arrived on the scene and began directing traffic. 2. Fig. to become part of a situation. She thought she was in love with Harry until Bob came on the scene. See also: come, on, scene have arrived to have reached a position of power, authority, or prominence. Jane saw her picture on the cover of the magazine and felt that she had finally arrived. When I got an office with a window, I knew that I had arrived. See also: arrive, have in a body Fig.* as a group of people; as a group; in a group. (Typically: arrive* some place ~; go ~; leave ~; reach some place ~; travel ~.) The tour members always traveled in a body. See also: body in force 1. [of a rule or law] currently valid or in effect. (Typically: be ~.) Is this rule in force now? The constitution is still in force. 2. Fig. in a very large group. (Typically: arrive ~; attack ~.) The entire group arrived in force. The mosquitoes will attack in force this evening. See also: force in the (very) nick of time Fig. just in time; at the last possible instant; just before it's too late. (Typically: arrive ~; get there ~; happen ~; reach* something ~; Save someone ~.) The doctor arrived in the nick of time. The patient's life was saved. I reached the airport in the very nick of time and made my flight. See also: nick, of, time It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive. Prov. You should enjoy the process of doing something, rather than anticipate the result of doing it. Bill: I can't wait till I get my high school diploma. Fred: You should concentrate on enjoying high school instead. It is better to travel hopefully than to arrive. See also: arrive, better, travel on a wing and a prayer Fig.* to arrive or fly in with one's plane in very bad condition. (Sometimes used fig. of other vehicles. Typically: come (in) ~; arrive ~.)* Finally we could see the plane through the smoke, coming in on a wing and a prayer. See also: and, on, prayer, wing McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. ahead of time Earlier, sooner, as in The meeting was scheduled for three o'clock, but most people arrived ahead of time. [Early 1900s] See also: ahead, of, time arrive at 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] See also: arrive in force 1. In full strength, in large numbers, as in Demonstrators were out in force. This usage originally alluded to a large military force. [Early 1300s] 2. Operative, binding, as in This rule is no longer in force. This usage originally alluded to the binding power of a law. [Late 1400s] See also: force in the nick of time Also, just in time. At the last moment, as in The police arrived in the nick of time, or He got there just in time for dinner. The first term began life as in the nick and dates from the 1500s, when nick meant "the critical moment" (a meaning now obsolete). The second employs just in the sense of "precisely" or "closely," a usage applied to time since the 1500s. Also see in time, def. 1. See also: nick, of, time on the scene, be Also, arrive or come on the scene . Be or arrive where an action or event occurs, as in They won't have a wild party because their parents will be on the scene, or Once Bob arrives on the scene, you can expect fireworks. Alluding to the theatrical scene, where a drama is being played, this phrase has been used more loosely since the early 1700s. See also: on The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. in the nick of time COMMON If something happens in the nick of time, it happens at the last possible moment, when it is almost too late. She woke up just in the nick of time and raised the alarm. They got to the hospital in the nick of time, just as the baby was about to be born. See also: nick, of, time on a wing and a prayer If you do something on a wing and a prayer, you do it in the hope that you will succeed, even though you do not have what you need to do it. Dozens of airlines have entered the industry on a wing and a prayer, and dozens have gone bankrupt. In the past, teams have been run on a wing and a prayer. Note: This is the title of a song by H. Adamson, written in 1943, which referred to the emergency landing of an aircraft: `Tho' there's one motor gone, we can still carry on, Comin' In On A Wing And A Pray'r.' See also: and, on, prayer, wing Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. in force in great strength or numbers. 1989 Amy Wilentz The Rainy Season They turned out in force, armed with machetes and cocomacaques. See also: force in the nick of time only just in time; just at the critical moment. Nick is used here in the sense of ‘the precise moment of an occurrence or an event’. This form of the phrase dates from the mid 17th century, but in the (very ) nick is recorded from the late 16th century. 1985 Nini Herman My Kleinian Home Time and again, when all seemed lost, I somehow won through in the nick of time. See also: nick, of, time on a wing and a prayer with only the slightest chance of success. This expression comes from the title of a 1943 song by the American songwriter Harold Adamson , ‘Comin' in on a Wing and a Prayer’. He himself took it from a contemporary comment made by a wartime pilot speaking to ground control before making an emergency landing. See also: and, on, prayer, wing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary in the ˌnick of ˈtime (informal) at the last possible moment; just in time: He got to the railway station in the nick of time. He remembered in the nick of time that his passport was in his coat pocket. See also: nick, of, time arrive/come on the ˈscene arrive in/at a place, probably to change the existing situation: John and I were really happy together until she came on the scene. By the time the police arrived on the scene, it was too late. See also: arrive, come, on, scene on a ˌwing and a ˈprayer with only a very slight chance of success: He started the business in his own home, on a wing and a prayer, but it looks like he’s really going to make a success of it.This expression was first used in the military to describe how pilots flying very badly damaged planes succeeded in returning to base. See also: and, on, prayer, wing Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary arrive at v. 1. To reach or come to some place: Because of the snowstorm, we arrived at the airport three hours late. 2. To come to some conclusion or decision: I think you're right, but how did you arrive at that answer? See also: arrive The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. back n. one’s support or second in a fight. (From back-up.) I need a back I can depend on. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions in force 1. In full strength; in large numbers: Demonstrators were out in force. 2. In effect; operative: a rule that is no longer in force. See also: force in the nick of time Just at the critical moment; just in time. See also: nick, of, time American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: ahead of/behind time ahead of the game in good time ahead of schedule schedule in time (with someone or something) not about to not be about to do something front of house nick of time, (just) in the References in periodicals archive IONA TOTAL COST PS77.90 11.40am Having learned loads of interesting facts about the island's customs, history and wildlife from our excellent bus driver Chris, I arrive at Fionnphort. TIMELINE \| 11:52: Following protocol, the Queen will be the last member of the royal family to arrive for the wedding service. TIMINGS FOR THE BIG DAY The return trip will also allow them to arrive early. Kenya Railways revises Syokimau train schedules for city workers AIR INDIA, National carrier of INDIA operates daily to DELHI departing from BAHRAIN at 20:45 Hrs and arrives at 05:20 Hrs. AVIATION - AIR INDIA The 2013 Christmas post survey outperformed the previous year's results, where almost one in five cards sent out had yet to arrive by the new year. Does mail get a stamp of approval? We put Royal Mail to the test with our Christmas postal survey, where we sent letters across Britain by both first and second class. Here RUTH LOGNONNE reveals if we have a first-class service.. Wilson, from left, Prince Charles, Camilla Parker-Bowels and Barbara Broccoli arrive at the world premiere of 'Skyfall' PHOTOS: New Bond film 'Skyfall' gets royal world premiere The service from Philadelphia will leave at 16.00 to arrive in Dallas/Fort Dallas at 18.39, while return flights will leave Fort Worth at 08.35 and arrive in Philadelphia at 12.47 pm. US Airways announces new daily, nonstop service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport and San Antonio International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport Also launching on 9 February 2012 is Spirit's service between Dallas/Fort Worth and Atlanta, leaving at 14:57 and arriving in Atlanta at 18:07, return services will leave Atlanta at 11:57 and arrive in Dallas/Fort Worth at 13:22. Spirit Airlines to launch four new services from Dallas/Fort Worth 9.50am Prime ministers and governors-general of Commonwealth countries and diplomats arrive. Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha, Foreign Secretary William Hague and his wife Ffion, Labour Leader Ed Miliband and his fiancee Justine Thornton arrive. How it pans out, minute by minute.. Between 0815 and 0945: The general congregation will arrive at the Great North Door of Westminster Abbey. Royal Wedding timings released Two flights that were expected to arrive from Bucharest to Sofia at 10:05 am were also canceled. Sofia International Airport Cancels Flights The first batch of 39 adults and three minors are set to arrive tomorrow morning. Manila arranges for repatriation of workers 28 May 2009 - Leading French poultry producer Arrive has informed Feedinfo News Service that a takeover agreement was signed with LDC on Monday. LDC Signs Agreement to Acquire Arrive EAGER Freida Pinto & Dev Patel arrive early; COOL Brad and Angelina; SO GLAM Kate arrives at the Oscars last night KATE SHINES AMID STARS; 3am IN HOLLYWOOD FOR THE OSCARS
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