cutting block
Americannoun
plural
cutting blocksExample Sentences
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Curious, though, that the visual effects Oscar — the only one that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was nominated for — isn’t among those on the cutting block.
From Seattle Times
It has committed to sparing the NGBs from the cutting block for 2020, but also warned that a full cancellation of the Olympics – a possibility not being ruled out – would be “devastating” for U.S. sports.
From Washington Times
“How could mathematics be on the cutting block?” he said.
From Washington Post
The distinction is arbitrary, especially when social security and medicare are on the cutting block.
From New York Times
You’re on the cutting block to get cut at any moment in time.
From Los Angeles Times
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