being considered for elimination or discontinuation
削除または中止の対象となる (sakujo mata wa chuushi no taishou to naru)
"Due to budget cuts, several research projects are now on the cutting block."
"予算削減により、いくつかの研究プロジェクトが現在カッティングブロックにあります。" (Yosan sakugen ni yori, ikutsuka no kenkyuu purojekuto ga genzai kattingu burokku ni arimasu.)
in very good health
an older brother or someone who behaves protectively
to appear or arrive dramatically in a situation
to be gentle or patient with someone
to be the best or most successful in a situation
to begin to feel uncertain or unsure