hinge

as in to depend
to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

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Recent Examples of hinge In many ways, the relationship between employer and employee is one that hinges upon balance, too. Jordan Rackie, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 But the success or otherwise of next season and beyond will hinge mainly on player recruitment, where another huge summer awaits. Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025 The success of the film hinged not only on Craig's new take on the role, but also on Eva Green as his love interest, Vesper Lynd — the rare Bond girl that really could last. EW.com, 23 Mar. 2025 Market Implications Of Future Fed Policy Financial market moves will hinge closely on Fed policy. Jason Schenker, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hinge

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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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