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hinges

  • plural of hinge.
  • present tense form of hinge (3rd person singular).

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But, increasingly, the company’s future hinges on live events.

From MarketWatch Jul. 18, 2026

The states’ case hinges on whether a judge will accept the market definitions outlined in their lawsuit, Garcia and other analysts said.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The strategist reckons that the next phase of AI hinges on who can deliver useful AI at the lowest cost, which could put China at an advantage.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 2026

All that can be said for certain is that much hinges on it.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The window frame groaned as Frankie lifted it outward, its hinges ungreased and neglected.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros