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hinged

verb

past tense of hinge

as in depended

to be determined by, based on, or subject (to) the outcome of the game hinged on a single play

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Recent Examples of hinged With the extended hinged door for easy entry and exit, combined with snag-free, continuous pole sleeves, there isn’t a finer tent made in America. — Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 23 Aug. 2026 The high-profile case, which sparked national outrage, hinged largely on graphic body-camera footage. — Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 While the examples in this case hinged around hunters, hunting, and game law citations, the ruling has implications for all government officials and all rural properties in Pennsylvania. — Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 22 July 2026 In practice, however, compliance hinged to a large degree on an honor system. — Andrew Ba Tran, Washington Post, 22 July 2026 Each tree comes with sections that click together and hinged branches brimming with over 1,510 classic needles that fall into place. — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 July 2026 Nearly penniless in Missouri during the height of the Depression, both women’s financial futures hinged entirely on the book’s success. — Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 6 July 2026 The best finds have a lid or hinged top to keep food and other picnic essentials covered during transit, but open wicker baskets can be just as useful. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026 So many interesting character choices were in play during that battle, and so many different consequences hinged upon its outcome. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026

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depended

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Although named after the Nevada gaming mecca, Las Vegas Sands has largely depended on the Asia/Macau story of the last decade.

— Michael Khouw, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Harvey Weinstein used his influence in Hollywood to prey on women whose careers often depended on his approval.

— Jodi Bondi Norgaard, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026

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