hinge on
Example Sentences
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Their compensation can hinge on meeting certain milestones, such as scoring a certain number of goals, which can make their income streams less predictable than a regular paycheck.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
The outcome would hinge on the decision of the two board members who did not indicate how they were leaning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026
“The direction of the market’s travel from here could hinge on whether rates stabilize and incoming data confirms that growth can hold without reigniting inflation,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
The key is to find a role where success doesn’t hinge on a modification that your employer may be unwilling or unable to give.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
“I better put a new hinge on tomorrow,” Bloom said.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
