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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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The outcome could hinge on "relatively small swings" in support across Zambia's 10 provinces, Simakoloyi said.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

The broadening of the rally means index-fund returns no longer hinge on a few AI names.

From MarketWatch Aug. 9, 2026

Instead, Cassidy continued, the vote should hinge on how Blanche “will go forward in a difficult job.”

From Slate Aug. 7, 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

It is the hinge upon which the story pivots like an opening door.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss

But the complicated case hinges almost exclusively on one key piece of evidence: a book co-authored by Davis that he has argued is partially a piece of fiction.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Homeowners can opt for heavier doors made of walnut or oak, for instance, and also invest in higher-quality doorknobs and hinges.

From MarketWatch Aug. 1, 2026

Half of that improvement hinges on sales, general and administrative expenses declining to about 8% of revenue from 10% over the same period, while revenue almost doubles.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

In other insects, it helps form durable structures such as wing hinges and tendons that must bend repeatedly without wearing out.

From Science Daily Jul. 27, 2026

It opened on shrieking, rusted hinges, swinging inward.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

The allegations against Cancino largely hinged on two stops, according to his attorney.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 24, 2026

This was also the argument that her appeal hinged on.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

With a preliminary memorandum of understanding triggering a 60-day period for negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, the health of the global economy is no longer hinged on price swings, they added.

From MarketWatch Jun. 26, 2026

Following the latest round of US-brokered talks in Washington on Wednesday, envoys from Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a ceasefire that hinged on Iran-backed Hezbollah halting its attacks.

From Barron's Jun. 4, 2026

Everything between us hinged on my daddy—my faith in him.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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

Celtic blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Bologna and leave their qualification hopes hinging on next week's final round of games as arch-rivals Rangers bowed out despite a first win of the competition.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

Holiday shopping choices always blend financial reality and emotions, hinging on the question of how much money people believe they can afford to spend on friends, family and themselves.

From MarketWatch Nov. 26, 2025

That’s the way the NFL is, though, with a lot of games hinging on a play or two — and the Rams failed to make them.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 11, 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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