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hinge

[hinj] / hɪndʒ /




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“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

The next move will likely hinge on how well they continue to execute against an evolving market backdrop.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

The success of these domestic campuses will hinge on numerous factors.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

I could hear the hinge of my jaw clicking every time I opened my mouth, but I knew it would be fine.

From "When I Was the Greatest" by Jason Reynolds




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