Arrive at
Arrive at verb - Reach a destination, either real or abstract.
Leave
Leave verb - To cause to remain behind.
Both terms in one sentence
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His boss lets him leave early and he arrives at the church just in time (the priest is about to leave), only to accidentally arrive at the wrong church.
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In Day of the Tentacle, IRS agents arrive at Dr Fred's mansion and leave him tied up in the attic (with red tape) while they audit his accounts.
Source: Intimidating Revenue Service -
Raised by Grandparents: The little bears arrive at the ship in the first episode, but are never shown to leave again, even temporarily.
Source: Series / Käpt'n Blaubär
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