hinges on
Example Sentences
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Climaxing in a tense court case that hinges on what constitutes a slap, “Fjord” explores clashing cultures and mutual distrust, leaving us unsure how to feel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
While the Fed put was dependent on the policy deliberations of one of the world’s most powerful monetary institutions, the AI put hinges on something more ephemeral — the confidence of millions of investors.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026
While the circumstances are very different, Norris' supporters also argue that his case hinges on disputed interpretations of medical evidence.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Years into the boom, AI’s potential hinges on two parallel timelines—one technological, one organizational—and the endpoints on both are hotly debated.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
She’d already altered the hinges on all her doors so that they squealed loudly any time they opened.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
