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.
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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
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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
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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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