hinge on
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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
Without test scores, admissions would hinge on inflated grades, extracurricular activities and essays.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 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
Whether the tunnel project is ultimately built may hinge on whether large water agencies, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, decide to participate and pay for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 25, 2026
But L.V. knew how much emotion and energy had been wrapped into Boobie’s senior year, how so much of Boobie’s life, as well as his own, seemed to hinge on it.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
