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hinges on

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depend

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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 movie also hinges on a major twist that Warner Bros. worked to keep secret, making it challenging to discuss Cruise’s performance in full.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026

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

I was weighing my options when the hinges on the door rotated.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys