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The phrase "a small decrease in the number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing statistical data or trends that indicate a minor reduction in quantity or frequency.
Example: "The report showed a small decrease in the number of participants compared to last year."
Alternatives: "a slight reduction in the count" or "a minor drop in the figure."
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For instance, a field trial published in 2004 showed that vaccinating mice against Lyme disease and then releasing them led to only a small decrease in the number of infected ticks.
If increasing retirees' Social Security income could lead to even a small decrease in the number of new Alzheimer's cases, or a delay in the onset of the disease, it would make an enormous difference in the lives of Americans around the country.
Blood counts showed a small decrease in the number of platelets and lymphocytes (Fig 6F).
There is also a small decrease in the number of persons dying with undiagnosed CRC.
A small decrease in the number of CDMP 1 and 2 immunopositive cells was seen with degeneration.
There is a small decrease in the number of identified SVs when tr is increased from 1.0 to 1.25.
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The World Health Organization has achieved some success with improved treatment regimens, and a small decrease in case numbers.
It will mean fewer rotations [through the icefall], the same number of Sherpas employed with a small decrease in their income.
Those risks outweighed the drugs' benefits -- a small decrease in hip fractures and a decrease in colorectal cancer.
Under normal growth conditions, SLO exposure did not alter PB number, while, following sodium arsenite exposure, a small decrease (25%) in PB number was observed (Figure S3D).
In WKY/NHsd, there was as small decrease in number of short IRTs in all exposure conditions.
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