hinge
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And their approach to Skubal’s free agency will hinge, in part, on how they evaluate their starting pitching needs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026
But the utopian and dystopian visions both hinge on the real-world feat of building data centers whose designs are rapidly changing—sometimes faster than small armies of suppliers and contractors can keep up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 10, 2026
“Still, the impact of any pause or moratorium will hinge on the details, such as any grandfathering, and whether projects facing prolonged disruption can relocate to other states.“
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 4, 2026
It also means that many criminal offenses hinge on attributing a wrongful act to the mental state of a human being.
From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026
“I better put a new hinge on tomorrow,” Bloom said.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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Decisive increases can be more of a risk for smaller, countryside businesses whose survival often hinges on loyal patronage by regular clients.
From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026
This movie about consent and dementia — and ultimately, far much more — hinges on a questionable act that provokes a hasty emotional reaction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026
Now, the success of these firms hinges on the fate of major AI developers and hyperscalers – even larger data centre operators which neocloud firms often count as key customers.
From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026
It all hinges on whether you’re able to get those big bars at a big discount — and you may have missed the window.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
Big, old hinges don’t squeak, they make a deeper sound like ohhhh nooooo.
From "The Young Man and the Sea" by Rodman Philbrick
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“If the House majority hinged on Moskowitz’s election,” then he wouldn’t want him to lose.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Her campaign launch video hinged on measles outbreaks and the harm of anti-vax sentiments at the highest levels of public health.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
Part of that settlement hinged on YouTube and TikTok making similar changes to their own products, such as limiting daily screentime.
From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026
But the journey from two teenagers "mucking about with plasticine" to an Oscar-winning animation powerhouse has often hinged on chance decisions, practical compromises and creative instinct.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
The whole thing hinged on whether they actually had any frogs.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
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So if control of the Senate ends up hinging on Alaska, settle in for a long wait.
From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026
Barclays economists think the latest rally has raised the bar for further yen appreciation, with the next big catalyst hinging on the BOJ delivering on perceived hawkish signals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Iran reportedly is hinging its participation in peace talks on an end to the fighting in Lebanon, according to the Wall Street Journal.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 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
The Chancellor leans over her, hinging rigidly at her waist like a stick bug.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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