hinged

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Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

The panel pivots down on four hinged arms—but not out of the way.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

The design for devices such as the MacBook Air saw keyboards fitted with a two-sided hinged keyboard switch, which somewhat resembled butterfly wings.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

There was a rusty hasp—a slotted hinged metal plate—fitted over a loop for a lock, but there was no lock.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein