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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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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

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

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

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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