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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

Decisive increases can be more of a risk for smaller, countryside businesses whose survival often hinges on loyal patronage by regular clients.

From Barron's ● Nov. 8, 2026

This movie about consent and dementia — and ultimately, far much more — hinges on a questionable act that provokes a hasty emotional reaction.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2026

“The story hinges on Arminius more than ever,” Rieck says.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

Now, the success of these firms hinges on the fate of major AI developers and hyperscalers – even larger data centre operators which neocloud firms often count as key customers.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

She’d already altered the hinges on all her doors so that they squealed loudly any time they opened.

From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas

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