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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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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

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

“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

Gold’s near-term moves hinge on incoming U.S. data, Fed signals and geopolitical developments, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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