turnstile
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A transit porter and motorman with the New York City subway in the 1980s, Mr. Naiden was active in a tiny communist cell within the union, endorsing free fares and encouraging turnstile hopping.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 10, 2026
It closes a chapter on a very specific New York experience — the practiced wrist flick, the second swipe after a buzzer, the quiet victory when the turnstile finally unlocked.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2025
Around a corner, the border came into full view — a metal turnstile with layers of concertina wire above it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
Given this cash profit is generated by the day-to-day operations of the club, it only underlines United's appeal at the turnstile to sponsors and broadcasters - despite their poor performance on the pitch.
From BBC ● Jun. 1, 2025
Jane and Michael pushed and were through the turnstile in a second.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
Visitors walking through Dollywood’s turnstiles often come with an appreciation for Parton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
The new act is designed to clamp down on supporters without tickets closely following legitimate ticket-holders through turnstiles.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has confirmed that the MetroCard is being phased out at the end of this year in favor of OMNY, the tap-to-pay system that now dominates turnstiles across the city.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2025
Editorials in this newspaper at the time railed against parking meters, with one declaring it would be “just as fair to install turnstiles for sidewalk pedestrians.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2025
He stands at his spot at the turnstiles, counting down the minutes until Disneyland opens up again, marking the first official day of normalcy.
From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman
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