Example Sentences

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Tollbooth attendant: A sign in the window reads, “Taking a break — back in 10.”

From Washington Post • May 26, 2022

Tollbooth stations on roadways and bridges usually have a piece of wire stuck in the pavement before them that will touch a car as it approaches.

From Textbooks • Aug. 12, 2015

"He" was Norton Juster, and the result of their unplanned collaboration was "The Phantom Tollbooth," the now-classic children's book.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 21, 2014

The Phantom Tollbooth still courtesy of MGM This, then, is a letter of introduction.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2013

He opened it quickly and read: Dear Milo, You have now completed your trip, courtesy of the Phantom Tollbooth.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster