hinge on

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But new data published Tuesday from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York show that any potential efficiency gains hinge on access and training—and those aspects still vary widely.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“As for further declines in oil, that will hinge on the pace of recovery in exports from the Persian Gulf,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Much will hinge on testimony from other Australian troops who were there at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Gold’s near-term moves hinge on incoming U.S. data, Fed signals and geopolitical developments, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

She caught him staring at odd things—the hinge on the pantry cabinet, the medicine chest in the bathroom.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye