In normal circumstances, Dr Ernst would not have taken even this minuscule chance.

Still, many people seemed to want straightforward remedies that would eliminate even the minuscule chance of another case of the disease.

For years, the industry has asserted that its reactors are safe and pose only a minuscule chance of accident.

Unfortunately it may not be this World Cup, for the Scots have just a minuscule chance of qualifying.

And taking that minuscule chance had flung them here.

To do otherwise, to not immediately undertake the one course of action that offered even a minuscule chance of success, would be both illogical and irresponsible.

Camby's absence also kills their already minuscule chances of making a run for the playoffs.

He wanted him cared for, and he'd given up whatever minuscule chance he'd had of living to write his note.

Not much of a chance, but Thumper had gotten in the habit of grasping at even minuscule chances.

And yet he could not give up; as long as there was any chance, however minuscule, that they would find the children, he would search on.