hinge on

Example Sentences

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Whether the rally continues through the holiday-shortened week may hinge on President Donald Trump’s speech, scheduled for 9 p.m.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

“Gold’s trajectory will hinge on the geopolitical developments in the Middle East,” the financial markets strategist adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

But the outcome could hinge on a swift de-escalation of Mideast tensions, leading to a drop in crude-oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

In Los Angeles, where friendships often hinge on traffic patterns, that proximity mattered.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

She caught him staring at odd things—the hinge on the pantry cabinet, the medicine chest in the bathroom.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye