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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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And their approach to Skubal’s free agency will hinge, in part, on how they evaluate their starting pitching needs.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2026

A company this central to the economy can’t hinge on one man’s judgment, personal or professional.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 11, 2026

After studying the iPhone Duo’s internal workings, Mokhtari has a theory on why the screens might be breaking: a weak point in the hinge that could damage the “microscopically small” electronics beneath the screen.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

It also means that many criminal offenses hinge on attributing a wrongful act to the mental state of a human being.

From Slate ● Oct. 25, 2026

Doctor Copeland took off his spectacles and rebound a wire around a broken hinge.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers

That does happen, but authenticity very rarely hinges on one small detail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026

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

“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

He took out the vial of oil and lubricated the latch and hinges.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

“If the House majority hinged on Moskowitz’s election,” then he wouldn’t want him to lose.

From Slate ● Nov. 4, 2026

Her campaign launch video hinged on measles outbreaks and the harm of anti-vax sentiments at the highest levels of public health.

From Salon ● Nov. 4, 2026

Part of that settlement hinged on YouTube and TikTok making similar changes to their own products, such as limiting daily screentime.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

But it is a major switch for a company where the future long hinged on user growth and an advertising business built around it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

"You girls sure do take this detective work seriously," he commented as he walked with them to the large hinged gate.

From "Pony Problems: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #3" by Carolyn Keene

So if control of the Senate ends up hinging on Alaska, settle in for a long wait.

From Slate ● Nov. 3, 2026

Underlying SpaceX’s record-breaking initial public offering is an equally jaw-dropping set of financial projections hinging on future markets like orbital data centers, space tourism, asteroid mining and more.

From MarketWatch ● Jun. 6, 2026

For now, economists expect the bank to remain in a wait-and-see mode and hold rates at a meeting later Thursday, with the outlook hinging on how long the Middle East conflict persists.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026

Never have the stakes been so high for Riley than they are this week, as No. 15 USC heads to No. 8 Oregon with its College Football Playoff hopes hinging on a huge road victory.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 21, 2025

The Chancellor leans over her, hinging rigidly at her waist like a stick bug.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera


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