hinge
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“As for further declines in oil, that will hinge on the pace of recovery in exports from the Persian Gulf,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
Markets are highly headline-sensitive at this stage and the near-term direction will hinge on geopolitics and energy price stability, he adds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“What’s the worst, most vile thing a filmmaker could conjure up to hinge an entire movie on?”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
However, the upgrade doesn’t hinge on Arm’s claim that its chip will be more performant.
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
My hair catches in a hinge, but he’s careful to be sure the glasses are tucked over my ears.
From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy
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