hinges on
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Higher bond yields would make it more expensive for a historic build-out that hinges on debt.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
The Times' lawsuit partly hinges on the limited "fair use" exception, which permits copyrighted work to be used without the rights holders' consent.
From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026
CXMT’s ability to ship large volumes to U.S. customers still hinges on geopolitics, it notes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026
It was actually Kennedy’s influence on a measles outbreak in Samoa that hinges on the alleged lie.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
The hinges on the cabinets were Ls, the water faucets were Xs, the burners on the stove stood up on neat N legs.
From "Chasing Vermeer" by Blue Balliett
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