hinged

Example Sentences

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However, Judge Nicholas Rimmer said that estimate hinged on multiple hypotheticals and therefore reduced the value to £340,000.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

However, the market’s more attractive valuations lately have hinged on Wall Street’s unwillingness to dial back earnings expectations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

The scheme hinged on Malpica’s influence within the oil firm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Smith said the case partly hinged on how his client was treated by police officials when she sought to expose others for misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

It was best not to dwell on the fact that this entire plan hinged on the silly creature.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray