Example Sentences

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Plum’s legacy in Los Angeles will hinge on whether this reset becomes a turning point or just another chapter in a long rebuild.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

“As for further declines in oil, that will hinge on the pace of recovery in exports from the Persian Gulf,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 8, 2026

Markets are highly headline-sensitive at this stage and the near-term direction will hinge on geopolitics and energy price stability, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The success of these domestic campuses will hinge on numerous factors.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

This leaves an eight-inch opening in front over which we will hinge a door.

From Woodcraft by Kreps, E. H. (Elmer Harry)