hinged
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Raman’s electoral hopes hinged in part on Bass’s unpopularity since fires devastated the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood in January 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026
The trial had hinged on the issue of consent.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“If the House majority hinged on Moskowitz’s election,” then he wouldn’t want him to lose.
From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026
Her campaign launch video hinged on measles outbreaks and the harm of anti-vax sentiments at the highest levels of public health.
From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026
"You girls sure do take this detective work seriously," he commented as he walked with them to the large hinged gate.
From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene
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