hinge on
Example Sentences
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He also took Newcastle back into the Champions League, but this season has turned sour and Howe is another manager whose fate may hinge on what happens in the rest of the campaign.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
The next move will likely hinge on how well they continue to execute against an evolving market backdrop.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
But the outcome could hinge on a swift de-escalation of Mideast tensions, leading to a drop in crude-oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
She caught him staring at odd things—the hinge on the pantry cabinet, the medicine chest in the bathroom.
From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye
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