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Recent Examples of hinge
Mamdani’s plan to stabilize rent in these units hinged upon the RGB’s support.
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2026
With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
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ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Chad De Guzman,
Time,
26 June 2026
With a place in the World Cup’s knockout round already secured as group winners, the only suspense hinged on whether star Christian Pulisic would return from a calf injury suffered in the opening game.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
The holdup hinged on his hope to build out a more substantial patio cover for the restaurant’s outdoor seating area, which wraps around two sides.
—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
If someone wins, that team has a chance (with three points, a 1-2-0 record and its status hinging on goal differential) and the loser would be eliminated.
—
ABC News,
26 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinge
depend
Verb
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From there, the workup depends on what a doctor finds.
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In some states, Powerball tickets can be bought online depending on local jurisdiction.
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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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