hinge on

Example Sentences

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Holm told jurors that the question of punitive damages should not hinge on Rebecca Grossman’s wealth.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That is especially problematic for Mexico, which has struggled to attract foreign investors and whose economic growth prospects hinge on that investment.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Over the next two defining games, survival may hinge on who holds their nerve.

From BBC • May 12, 2026

Mention-market bets hinge on a single question: Will a public figure say a certain word?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

But L.V. knew how much emotion and energy had been wrapped into Boobie’s senior year, how so much of Boobie’s life, as well as his own, seemed to hinge on it.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger