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The phrase "a small margin for" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing allowances, tolerances, or leeway in various contexts, such as finance, planning, or decision-making.
Example: "In our budget, we have a small margin for unexpected expenses."
Alternatives: "a slight allowance for" or "a narrow leeway for".
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It's such a small margin for error.
Perhaps Mussina is perturbed about having such a small margin for error.
Quarterback Kerry Collins is presiding over an offensive operation with a small margin for error.
Nothing catastrophic, just little things, but on this level there's such a small margin for error.
With such a huge ramp, there will be a small margin for error.
Dr. Wolfe at U.C. Davis said that bariatric procedures were only "profitable by a small margin" for hospitals.
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Too often, nice guys have a smaller margin for error.
With a 52-48 advantage over Democrats, Senate Republicans have a smaller margin for error than their House counterparts.
For the latest launch, Blue Origin re-engaged its engines only 3,600ft above the landing platform, leaving a smaller margin for error.
But it appears Sorenstam has a smaller margin for error than the men, because it will probably be more difficult for her to make birdies.
Other polls, conducted among a broader group of voters rather than just undecided ones, suggested a smaller margin for the president.
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