hinging on
Example Sentences
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For now, economists expect the bank to remain in a wait-and-see mode and hold rates at a meeting later Thursday, with the outlook hinging on how long the Middle East conflict persists.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
But the key point where these arcs intersect is pretty flimsy, hinging on convincing us that Grace, the greatest guy in the universe, has a personality defect that we don’t believe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 18, 2026
Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Holiday shopping choices always blend financial reality and emotions, hinging on the question of how much money people believe they can afford to spend on friends, family and themselves.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 26, 2025
"Ye dinna ken whether ye are to get the free scule o' Dumfries or no, after hinging on and teaching it a' the simmer?"
From The Heart of Mid-Lothian, Volume 1 by Sir Walter Scott
