hinge
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Over the next two defining games, survival may hinge on who holds their nerve.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Allegations of reckless conduct in the suit largely hinge on a recently released California Highway Patrol report on the crash, which analyzed the crash site and vehicles in detail.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 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
While state laws govern how marriages are unwound, resolutions for unmarried couples often hinge on a court’s interpretation of case law, with varying outcomes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026
The door fell on its broken hinge and caught on the carpet.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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