hinge on
Example Sentences
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Holm told jurors that the question of punitive damages should not hinge on Rebecca Grossman’s wealth.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
Investors’ acceptance of SpaceX’s mammoth valuation will likely hinge on whether they believe Musk can deliver on his ambitious ideas, which include colonizing Mars and launching data centers into space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 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
Over the next two defining games, survival may hinge on who holds their nerve.
From BBC • May 12, 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
