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
Analysts say the U.S.’s ability to weather oil disruptions doesn’t hinge on the caverns as much as it used to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 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
“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
A lot did hinge on Miss Lacey and Miss Adams, I thought.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
