The risks posed by the hormones used, mainly Pergonal and Clomid, are generally considered minimal.

Winds between 74 and 95 miles an hour is a Category 1 and considered minimal.

The risk of dermal sensitivity to copper is considered extremely minimal.

This means that the risk of sustained overloading of the cable can be considered minimal.

Above 3,000 feet, Mr. Stafford said, "the hazard is considered minimal."

The possibility of clandestine love between your wife and Doctor Blake must now be considered minimal.

While the cocaine seizures are considered minimal, officials say the frequent raids on the paste laboratories have taken a serious toll.

However, the damage was considered minimal, given the intensity of the storm.

Deutsche Bank said the size of the loan-loss provision was still considered minimal and did not mean that it would sustain significant damage from Asia.

The risk to swimmers and wildlife is considered minimal at present levels.