Static vs. dynamic preposition? (Alan's newsletter)

[Vitaly]

At the ESL story Do you know Easter Bunny?

it's written: "During the 1700s it was introduced to American folklore by the German settlers who arrived IN the Pennsylvania Dutch county."

But why "IN" is used here instead of "in to" or "to"? As far as I understand "in" is a static (not dynamic) preposition.

thank you,

Vitaly

[Alan]

Hi Vitaly,

It's acceptable to say arrive in when you are referring to the arrival of people/things available with the meaning of appear or suddenly be present somewhere. You could say: The latest computer accessories are now available in most stores/shops. You can also say: The latest computer accessories have arrived in most shops.

Alan
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