hinges on
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“A lot of this now hinges on any flows passing through Hormuz in the coming days — and there is likely going to be a lot of stop-and-go flows there.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 14, 2026
The Times' lawsuit partly hinges on the limited "fair use" exception, which permits copyrighted work to be used without the rights holders' consent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
However, Juventus are keen on Zirkzee, although a move for the 25-year-old hinges on Canada forward Jonathan David leaving for Atletico Madrid.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
“The path forward hinges on whether the 30- to 60-day corridor timeline holds and physical loadings actually rise, leaving prices vulnerable to sharp reversals on any setback.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
The hinges on the cabinets were Ls, the water faucets were Xs, the burners on the stove stood up on neat N legs.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
