hinge
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Their fate could hinge on a game against Leeds on the final day, which promises to be a nerve-wracking affair for clubs at both ends of the table.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
Analysts reckon that oil prices hinge on whether hostilities truly stop, whether shipping volumes return to their normal rate during the two-week period, and how quickly the energy supply chain can recover from conflict-related disruptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026
“As for further declines in oil, that will hinge on the pace of recovery in exports from the Persian Gulf,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026
“What’s the worst, most vile thing a filmmaker could conjure up to hinge an entire movie on?”
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
Then I heard the hinge and Papa’s whistle.
From "The Night Diary" by Veera Hiranandani
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