hinge on
Example Sentences
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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
Harry Brook appears favourite to be named as Test captain, though that appointment could now hinge on the identity of the next head coach.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 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
“I better put a new hinge on tomorrow,” Bloom said.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
