hinge on

Example Sentences

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That law capped administrative spending for the fund at $50,000 a year, so disbursement of money hinges on a single part-time worker.

From Barron's

Not everyone wants their celebration to hinge on a single, expensive dessert.

From Salon

Does Rangers' title bid hinge on signing new striker?

From BBC

A huge part of his trial hinged on soil in his car.

From BBC

"Yet maintaining that dominance is perhaps more uncertain than ever, hinging on the right calls around pricing and developing the next generation of devices, particularly wearables and the anticipated foldable iPhone."

From Barron's