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hinges on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

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depend on rest on

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be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

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hinges on

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

When mediocrity is the core objective of an extremely powerful company like this one, success hinges on turning the once-discerning viewer into a machine cog as mindless as one of Netflix’s baffling originals.

From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026

“The path forward hinges on whether the 30- to 60-day corridor timeline holds and physical loadings actually rise, leaving prices vulnerable to sharp reversals on any setback.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

Apple’s installed base of over 2.5 billion devices offers a unique distribution advantage, but success hinges on the utility that AI features can provide for consumers in their everyday lives.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026

Daddy’s feet thud toward the front of the house and the hinges on the front door squeak as it swings open.

From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas