hinge on
Example Sentences
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Millions of workers’ finances hinge on the rapidly changing landscape of retirement savings plans and union negotiations, but few professionals have as much money on the line as pilots.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
Several MPs the BBC spoke to despaired that such a significant social change could hinge on their colleagues' diary commitments.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Colleges’ bond issuances, private-equity investments and intellectual property agreements all hinge on maintaining tax-exempt status, so sudden doubt about whether schools will comply with the law can be problematic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Jobs with high exposure tended to hinge on information analysis, while jobs with low scores tended to focus on manual work and direct interactions.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
All our other ideas hinge on this cut working.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
