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Hi I have a question, can I say I arrive at canada or I arrive in canada,which is correct?
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Hi I have a question, can I say I arrive at canada or I arrive in canada,which is correct?
One arrives in Canada at Toronto Airport. For example.
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To arrive in (big places, like cities, countries)
To arrive at (small places, like airports, hotels)
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