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hinges on

VERB

depend

Synonyms

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depend on rest on

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be at mercy of be based on be conditioned be connected with be determined by be in control of be in the power of be subject to be subordinate to bottom found ground hang hang in suspense hang on hang upon pend re rest

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hinges on

The Times' lawsuit partly hinges on the limited "fair use" exception, which permits copyrighted work to be used without the rights holders' consent.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

However, he did flag that Abbott’s defense, which hinges on the question of whether Castro is a fugitive, is suspect.

From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026

It was actually Kennedy’s influence on a measles outbreak in Samoa that hinges on the alleged lie.

From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026

CXMT’s ability to ship large volumes to U.S. customers still hinges on geopolitics, it notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 27, 2026

Surely he had heard the thin squeak of the leather hinges on Gebu’s bedroom door?

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw