hinge on

idiom

: 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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This case centered on search and did not initially hinge on artificial intelligence. Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 The tragedy will likely hinge on the design of helicopter routes and reported failures to heed safety alerts on close calls. William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025 Democratic attacks largely hinge on the GOP budget plan — the vehicle Republicans are using to slash trillions of dollars in spending to enact Trump’s agenda, which includes extending his first-term tax cuts. Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 6 Mar. 2025 Increasingly, an organization’s brand identity and market value hinge on avoiding public scandals or widespread negative media coverage. Dima Raketa, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 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 19 Mar. 2025.

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