hinge on
Example Sentences
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“The direction of the market’s travel from here could hinge on whether rates stabilize and incoming data confirms that growth can hold without reigniting inflation,” said Anthony Saglimbene, chief market strategist at Ameriprise.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Whether the tunnel project is ultimately built may hinge on whether large water agencies, including the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, decide to participate and pay for it.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
A successful meeting, and international diplomacy, can hinge on the slightest missed protocol, an unexpected miscue or even a bit of saliva left on a fork.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
De Haan said gas prices still hinge on the Strait of Hormuz.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
A lot did hinge on Miss Lacey and Miss Adams, I thought.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
