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The phrase "a small risk of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the likelihood of a negative outcome or event occurring, typically in contexts such as health, finance, or safety.
Example: "There is a small risk of complications following the surgery, but the benefits outweigh the potential issues."
Alternatives: "a slight chance of" or "a minor possibility of".
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I think there's a small risk of that happening here.
But it's a small risk of a serious problem.
Almost impossible to detect, it also entails a small risk of serious health problems.
Inflation would ease, it said, but some countries would face a small risk of deflation.
Both can pick up mitochondrial diseases, but they carry a small risk of miscarriage.
Tysabri may indeed have a small risk of serious side effects.
THE BOTTOM LINE Forceful neck manipulation seems to carry a small risk of arterial tears.
Furthermore, most offending motorists know that they are running a small risk of very serious trouble.
Even a small risk of side effects outweighs any potential benefit of lessened jet lag.
There's also a small risk of retinal damage from light therapy.
Background: Midtrimester amniocentesis to investigate fetal karyotype carries a small risk of fetal loss.
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