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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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Their fate could hinge on a game against Leeds on the final day, which promises to be a nerve-wracking affair for clubs at both ends of the table.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Analysts reckon that oil prices hinge on whether hostilities truly stop, whether shipping volumes return to their normal rate during the two-week period, and how quickly the energy supply chain can recover from conflict-related disruptions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

However, the upgrade doesn’t hinge on Arm’s claim that its chip will be more performant.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 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

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