hinged
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But the journey from two teenagers "mucking about with plasticine" to an Oscar-winning animation powerhouse has often hinged on chance decisions, practical compromises and creative instinct.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
Others suggested their vote hinged on the anecdotes of tumor shrinkage presented by experts and patients who spoke during the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Richard Windsor, an independent analyst at Radio Free Mobile, said Alphabet’s earnings-per-share figure hinged largely on the “illusory security of a series of unrealized investment returns that will evaporate at the first hint of trouble.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 26, 2026
After Mexico suffered a crushing 3-0 defeat to Sweden, their hopes of advancing hinged on South Korea’s team pulling off an unlikely victory over Germany.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
He pried the hinged top open and looked inside.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
