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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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And their approach to Skubal’s free agency will hinge, in part, on how they evaluate their starting pitching needs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

But bond portfolios also now hinge on tech borrowing, upping the stakes for all things AI to pay off, as planned.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 31, 2026

Mokhtari also says trapped debris or a manufacturing defect in the hinge could damage the flexible display.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

It also means that many criminal offenses hinge on attributing a wrongful act to the mental state of a human being.

From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026

They stop a moment so Volkheimer can rest, and Werner bends to examine one of the transceivers, draws a little screwdriver from his pocket, and tightens a loose hinge plate.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr

Decisive increases can be more of a risk for smaller, countryside businesses whose survival often hinges on loyal patronage by regular clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

Now, the success of these firms hinges on the fate of major AI developers and hyperscalers – even larger data centre operators which neocloud firms often count as key customers.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

It all hinges on whether you’re able to get those big bars at a big discount — and you may have missed the window.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

Chris Hoene, executive director at the California Budget and Policy Center, a nonpartisan group, said the residency question hinges on the amount of time spent living in the state.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026

Very slowly, with a loud creaking of rusty hinges, the great iron gates of the factory began to swing open.

From "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" by Roald Dahl

The trial had hinged on the issue of consent.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

“If the House majority hinged on Moskowitz’s election,” then he wouldn’t want him to lose.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Her campaign launch video hinged on measles outbreaks and the harm of anti-vax sentiments at the highest levels of public health.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Part of that settlement hinged on YouTube and TikTok making similar changes to their own products, such as limiting daily screentime.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 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

So if control of the Senate ends up hinging on Alaska, settle in for a long wait.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

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

Iran reportedly is hinging its participation in peace talks on an end to the fighting in Lebanon, according to the Wall Street Journal.

From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026

Where the S&P 500 goes next is clearly hinging on oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 12, 2026

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

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera


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