hinge
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Ms. Takaichi eventually might even have to formulate an economic plan that doesn’t hinge on “stimulus” spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The outcome could hinge on "relatively small swings" in support across Zambia's 10 provinces, Simakoloyi said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
The broadening of the rally means index-fund returns no longer hinge on a few AI names.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 9, 2026
Instead, Cassidy continued, the vote should hinge on how Blanche “will go forward in a difficult job.”
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
I tried pushing, and it gave, bending as if on some hidden hinge, like a lever.
From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline
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One relatively simple upgrade is to invest in soft-close hinges and quality handles, experts advised.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Meta’s anticipated negative free cash flow next year hinges on a projection of about $174 billion in capital spending.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
In other insects, it helps form durable structures such as wing hinges and tendons that must bend repeatedly without wearing out.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 27, 2026
A lot of this hinges on being able to find places to play.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
While fighting with the stubborn lock, I heard hinges creak behind me.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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Others suggested their vote hinged on the anecdotes of tumor shrinkage presented by experts and patients who spoke during the meeting.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
The allegations against Cancino largely hinged on two stops, according to his attorney.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
This was also the argument that her appeal hinged on.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
I hadn’t wanted to give it to her plain, so I swiped a nice hinged case from the bureau in Ella’s bedroom.
From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz
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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
“The whole point is that you get to try something that you’ve always wanted to try, and your entire survival is not hinging on it,” Moriarity said.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 14, 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
Because of that, revenues are prone to volatility, hinging on capital gains from investments, bonuses to executives and windfalls from new stock offerings, and are notoriously difficult for the state to predict.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 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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