hinge

Squat — or hinge — backward, moving your arms forward as you lower your hips into an imaginary chair.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

The outcome could hinge on "relatively small swings" in support across Zambia's 10 provinces, Simakoloyi said.

From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026

Instead, Cassidy continued, the vote should hinge on how Blanche “will go forward in a difficult job.”

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

The answer will ultimately hinge on the so-called hyperscalers financing much of the AI buildout, not only with cash on hand, but increasingly by issuing debt and equity.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026

In the stony wall there was a door hanging crookedly ajar upon one great hinge.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

The future of a team often hinges on retaining its highest-paying sponsor.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

Whether it’s a good idea for you hinges on a couple of factors you’ll want to consider.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026

Its ability to generate returns from artificial intelligence hinges almost solely on ad sales.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026

In other insects, it helps form durable structures such as wing hinges and tendons that must bend repeatedly without wearing out.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026

He took out the vial of oil and lubricated the latch and hinges.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

The allegations against Cancino largely hinged on two stops, according to his attorney.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026

This was also the argument that her appeal hinged on.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026

Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026

Arthur, whose whole philosophy of royalty hinged on justice instead of power, could do nothing to save his wife.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White

And because it’s typically done in an upright posture, it’s accessible to those with back or joint pain, arthritis, osteoporosis and vertigo, as it doesn’t require hinging forward.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

For now, economists expect the bank to remain in a wait-and-see mode and hold rates at a meeting later Thursday, with the outlook hinging on how long the Middle East conflict persists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

“The whole point is that you get to try something that you’ve always wanted to try, and your entire survival is not hinging on it,” Moriarity said.

From MarketWatch ● Mar. 14, 2026

Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition.

From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026

The Chancellor leans over her, hinging rigidly at her waist like a stick bug.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera