hinge on
Example Sentences
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Under the opinions, tax liability doesn’t hinge on someone’s title or whether they are passive or active in the business.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Several MPs the BBC spoke to despaired that such a significant social change could hinge on their colleagues' diary commitments.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
Colleges’ bond issuances, private-equity investments and intellectual property agreements all hinge on maintaining tax-exempt status, so sudden doubt about whether schools will comply with the law can be problematic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026
Parts of the settlement hinge on whether those three companies, referred to as "Core Industry Members" in a legal filing, take similar action.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
All our other ideas hinge on this cut working.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
