hinge
noun
a jointed device or flexible piece on which a door, gate, shutter, lid, or other attached part turns, swings, or moves.
has been hinging
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present perfect progressiveof hinge (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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“It’s always felt like a lot has been hinging on me,” he says heavily.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2024
