hinged

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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

The scheme hinged on Malpica’s influence within the oil firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 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

To him, this one hinged on the moment 11 minutes into the second half when Palace goalscorer Lacroix made a grab for Matheus Cunha.

From BBC • Mar. 1, 2026

It wasn’t until I got in Mama’s car that I removed the wrapping and revealed the shoebox-sized, smooth wooden box with a hinged lid and tarnished metal clasp.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone