hinges on
Example Sentences
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The Kowalczyk controversy hinges on a distinctly Golden State problem: the meaning of “affordability.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
The Kwong case hinges on an early 2020 disaster declaration as the then-novel coronavirus upended everything.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
AI hinges on the ability of computers to process as much data as possible.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Crucially, this scenario hinges on Burnham finding a Labour MP willing to stand down and trigger a by-election.
From BBC • May 10, 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
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