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At the center of the installation is the myth of Orestes, which hinges on the justification of matricide.
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
His potential as an upgrade over Tyler Badie, though, will hinge on whether Coleman can prove himself as a capable pass protector — and reliable pass-catcher — in third-down or two-minute situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have discussed that this year’s draft will hinge on Day 3.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Eana Kim, ARTnews.com, 27 Apr. 2026
Large floor-to-ceiling windows and hinged glass doors bathe the room in natural light and provide occupants with views and access to the surrounding land.
—James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
His potential as an upgrade over Tyler Badie, though, will hinge on whether Coleman can prove himself as a capable pass protector — and reliable pass-catcher — in third-down or two-minute situations.
—Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2026
Behind the scenes, general manager George Paton and head coach Sean Payton have discussed that this year’s draft will hinge on Day 3.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 25 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hinge
depend
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The way coffee interacts with adenosine and cortisol is really complex, and can differ from person to person, depending on their biology, circumstances, and environment.—
Teresa Maalouf,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2026
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Treatment frequency typically depends on your starting point and your specific biology.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Hinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hinge. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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