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Tbsukt Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

What is the correct way of saying

"The report should arrive to the local police department"

or

"The report should arrive at the local police department"

or am I completely wrong bothways?

And in general, how can I kow when to use what?

Thank you very much.
  

Top answer

"The report should be sent to the local police department" "The report should arrive at the local police department"

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"The report should be sent to the local police department"
"The report should arrive at the local police department"
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I can't think of any example in which the preposition 'to' is used with 'arrive'. You always 'arrive at' a place.

arrive at a destination
arrive at the airport
arrive at the meeting

You also 'arrive at a conclusion'.
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Thank you both very much! You really helped me out a lot!

Thanks.
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