hinge on
phrase
: to be determined or decided by (something) : to depend on (something)
The outcome of the election hinges on how the candidates perform in the debate.
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Patriotism shouldn't hinge on demographics – especially not age or party.
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Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The half-century celebration will not hinge on a signal from space.
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Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
The 2026 midterms hinge on whether this core Democratic coalition mobilizes, rather than focusing on Carlson's uncertain future.
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Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
The half-century celebration will not hinge on a signal from space.
—
Robert Pearlman,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
The 2026 midterms hinge on whether this core Democratic coalition mobilizes, rather than focusing on Carlson's uncertain future.
—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for hinge on
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“Hinge on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hinge%20on. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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