hinge
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He also took Newcastle back into the Champions League, but this season has turned sour and Howe is another manager whose fate may hinge on what happens in the rest of the campaign.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 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
“What’s the worst, most vile thing a filmmaker could conjure up to hinge an entire movie on?”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Whether the rally continues through the holiday-shortened week may hinge on President Donald Trump’s speech, scheduled for 9 p.m.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
I was walking along still staring into my ammonite when an elbow swung out of nowhere and knocked my head backward on its hinge.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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