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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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Those sales hinge on GEO Group’s ability to continue managing those facilities under long-term contracts, the company wrote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

Tom Hanks’ directorial debut, which was released to critical praise but was a box office disappointment, doesn’t hinge on the charming, passable performances of its lead actors.

From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026

Millions of workers’ finances hinge on the rapidly changing landscape of retirement savings plans and union negotiations, but few professionals have as much money on the line as pilots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026

"We have to rise above it. This is a hinge in history."

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

A broken pen, snapped in half deliberately—or at least I can’t think of a way it could have happened that’s not deliberate—is lying in the hinge of the ink-stained book.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black

Ben Macintyre’s new book emphasizes how history sometimes hinges on quirky twists of fate.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

While the circumstances are very different, Norris' supporters also argue that his case hinges on disputed interpretations of medical evidence.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

The growing popularity of these products hinges on a tantalizing hook: bond-like yield payments that may, in some cases, exceed 15% as a target.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

Analyst Tom Wallington notes the transaction hinges on regulatory approvals and a final investment decision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

He rubbed them bright and greased the hinges of the jaws and the springs of the pans with a feather dipped in bear’s grease.

From "Little House in the Big Woods" by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The crossover event between Disney-owned ABC and Hulu was an attempt at synergy casting that hinged on Paul to boost curiosity across both series.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Still, Solomon noted that the loan agreement Jersey City reached with the state hinged on raising taxes at least 15%.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 6, 2026

But the journey from two teenagers "mucking about with plasticine" to an Oscar-winning animation powerhouse has often hinged on chance decisions, practical compromises and creative instinct.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

"You girls sure do take this detective work seriously," he commented as he walked with them to the large hinged gate.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

And with so much hinging on the AI put, any loss of confidence could quickly collide with an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, helping magnify losses across markets.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

Where the S&P 500 goes next is clearly hinging on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

Never have the stakes been so high for Riley than they are this week, as No. 15 USC heads to No. 8 Oregon with its College Football Playoff hopes hinging on a huge road victory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

The Chancellor leans over her, hinging rigidly at her waist like a stick bug.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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