hinged

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We are a long way from those midcentury stories, like “Citizen Kane,” whose decisive moments hinged on adultery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Smith said the case partly hinged on how his client was treated by police officials when she sought to expose others for misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

A huge part of his trial hinged on soil in his car.

From BBC • Feb. 2, 2026

It had a hinged lid, and the lid was open, hanging backward.

From "The City of Ember" by Jeanne DuPrau