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The phrase "a small amount is" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing quantities or measurements, often in contexts related to food, finance, or general descriptions.
Example: "A small amount is needed to complete the recipe, so don't overdo it with the spices."
Alternatives: "a little bit is" or "a tiny quantity is".
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And don't feel like you have to put away the maximum 10%–a small amount is better than nothing.
Only a small amount is about celebrities.
Only a small amount is incinerated, which produces carbon gas emissions.
A small amount is bottled, and six-packs are now available at Waldbaum's and King Kullen supermarkets on Long Island.
(The recipe, modified for a small amount, is from "How to Grow More Vegetables," a book by John Jeavons).
Although the total area covered by the marine reserves spans one-third of Australian waters, just a small amount is completely off limits to fishing.
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A spokesman said a "small amount" was deducted for administration costs.
The powder that was already packaged — a small amount — was disposed of, according to a person briefed on the matter.
Oil was discovered at Yanchang about 22 miles (35 km) to the east early in the 20th century, and a small amount was produced in the 1930s.
In the early days of recorded music, listeners had few pieces to choose from, so the utility of increasing the selection even a small amount was high.
Two weeks after injection, a massive amount of new tissue was formed in the APLGA group, whereas only a small amount was formed in the MPLGA group.
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