hinge on

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

“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

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

But L.V. knew how much emotion and energy had been wrapped into Boobie’s senior year, how so much of Boobie’s life, as well as his own, seemed to hinge on it.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger