1.   The boy had the distinct impression he was about to meet some one who would welcome his arrival.

2.   Americans, for their part, might welcome the arrival of a Virgin Atlantic offshoot to set up domestic competition in America.

3.   And so he welcomes the arrival of the Dolphins, for he is a cornerback of rare ability and this is an opportunity to show it.

4.   And, despite their reputation for mistrusting outsiders, the overwhelming number of people in Northern Ireland seemed to welcome the arrival of the leader of the Western world.

5.   Bildt said that he welcomes the arrival at the United Nations of Richard Holbrooke, the new chief representative of the United States.

6.   A buoyant, cheering crowd welcomed his arrival at the Trans World Dome in the bulletproof popemobile.

7.   Coalition partners like Pakistan did not welcome the arrival of large number of U.S. troops.

8.   Do we want to welcome the arrival of that dubious formula within the city gates?

9.   It appeared that their arrival was welcomed by local leaders opposed to the Taliban.

10.   Late Thursday, as the weakening storm swept toward New York City and up into New England, at least a few people there welcomed its arrival.