hinge

Example Sentences

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There was so much ivy that it covered the hinges and top corners of the door but left the numbers 111 visible.

From Literature

Part of the live show’s success hinges on the ever-evolving setup of the two stages in the lot, which stage crews have to build and dismantle in mere seconds.

From Los Angeles Times

Karl said his future in snowboarding hinged on his internal drive.

From Barron's

That law capped administrative spending for the fund at $50,000 a year, so disbursement of money hinges on a single part-time worker.

From Barron's

Not everyone wants their celebration to hinge on a single, expensive dessert.

From Salon