hinge
Example Sentences
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England's decision would appear to hinge on how big a role they believe spin will play.
From BBC
Some of the claims hinge on the idea that the plaintiffs should be classified as employees of the show, rather than independent contractors, who have different legal protections.
Because of that, revenues are prone to volatility, hinging on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, and are notoriously difficult for the state to predict.
From Los Angeles Times
The analyst says this hinges on the company’s high-margin royalty model, diversified assets, and strong balance sheet from which it can invest and pay dividends.
Analysts say a sustained rally will also hinge on whether China can revive domestic demand and stabilize its property sector.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
