How do you use "あり得る" in a sentence?

Here's an example: "そんなことは滅多にあり得ません。"

What does "あり得る" mean in English?

"あり得る" means "possible; can happen" in English. It is a verb in Japanese.

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ah-ree-eh-roo

verb

English

possible; can happen

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