chopping block
Example Sentences
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Had it premiered just a few years later, “Industry” may have ended up on the chopping block before finding its footing; instead, it was allowed to achieve “terminal velocity.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2026
The first head on the chopping block would likely be ex-Leeds United manager Marsch, appointed in May 2024 to lead Canada into their home World Cup.
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
Employees’ weight-loss drugs are next on the corporate chopping block.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
Don’t miss: Middle managers are on the chopping block thanks to AI in the workplace.
From MarketWatch ● May 7, 2026
She focuses her attention on the chopping block, which is covered in onions, garlic, and cumin seeds.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
