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hinges

verb

present tense third-person singular of hinge

as in depends

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 hinges The offense hinges entirely on Young’s development in Canales' system. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 But whether state officials will intervene early next year hinges not only on this fall’s gubernatorial campaign but also on which other distressed groups the General Assembly is looking to assist. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026 Defense attorney Nathaniel Barone urged jurors to keep their minds open about the case, which hinges not only on actions but on motivation. — ABC News, 22 July 2026 Lasting change hinges less on what any coach does or says — publicly or privately. — Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 28 June 2026 Success hinges on rigorous analysis to discern temporary discomfort from permanent damage, requiring underlying value, a strong balance sheet, and a credible catalyst for change. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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depends

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Generic industry multiples are insufficient; true valuation depends on risk factors like owner independence, revenue diversification, growth, and financial cleanliness.

— Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
But that restraint depends on Iranian leaders continuing to believe that avoiding such a confrontation leaves them better off.

— Hamidreza Azizi, Time, 29 Aug. 2026

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