hinge on

Example Sentences

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Whether the project is ultimately built may hinge on whether large water agencies, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, decide to participate and pay for its building.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

This case will hinge on whether your landlord is doing their best to repair the elevator in a timely manner, which I can’t discern from your letter.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

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

Much will hinge on testimony from other Australian troops who were there at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

A lot did hinge on Miss Lacey and Miss Adams, I thought.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu