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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Television’s great crowd-pleasers used to hinge on such chemistry and warmth. — Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Roster decisions hinge on performances at left guard, where Kayode Awosika leads a thin depth chart, and in the backup quarterback duel between Trey Lance and DJ Uiagalelei. — Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those ambitions, and justification for SpaceX’s nearly $2 trillion market cap, hinge on the success of Starship. — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Her performance in her reelection bid against Democrat Troy Jackson will hinge on both the president’s popularity and cost of living, the latter of which Collins warned could rise in her state. — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 24 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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