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Rarely, if ever, do these opportunities arise in life.

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Rarely, if ever, do these opportunities arise in life.

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How to use in different contexts

Expressing Regret

I regret that such opportunities rarely, if ever, arise.

Giving a Warning

Don't count on these opportunities; they rarely, if ever, arise.

Stating a Fact

In this field, such opportunities rarely, if ever, arise.

Comparing Situations

Unlike in the past, these opportunities rarely, if ever, arise now.

Rephrased versions

Formal

These opportunities are seldom, if ever, presented.

Casual

These chances hardly ever come up.

Simpler English

These opportunities are very rare.

Phrases to learn

rarely, if ever

Almost never; very infrequently.

arise in life

Appear or occur in one's life.