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hinge on

VERB
depend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
depend on rest on
WEAK
be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

Example Sentences

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A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

“As for further declines in oil, that will hinge on the pace of recovery in exports from the Persian Gulf,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Whether the rally continues through the holiday-shortened week may hinge on President Donald Trump’s speech, scheduled for 9 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Gold’s trajectory will hinge on the geopolitical developments in the Middle East,” the financial markets strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

So many things hinge on that, but I don’t want to freak you out with any more information than I have to.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin