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turnstile

[turn-stahyl] / ˈtɜrnˌstaɪl /


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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

They managed to enter the main turnstile door to access the lobby but did not pass security gates that bar access to other parts of the building.

From BBC Jan. 15, 2026

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

Officer's originally engaged Mickles after he hopped a turnstile and turned him back.

From Salon Sep. 21, 2024

Jane moved towards the turnstile, dragging Michael by the hand.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers

She had set up folding chair next to the turnstiles with her mother and grandmother -- their beds for the next hours.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

Such a prolonged closure will send the more than 400,000 people who pour through the center’s turnstiles each year scrambling to find other places to swim, dive, play water polo and aqua-aerobicize.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

Visitors walking through Dollywood’s turnstiles often come with an appreciation for Parton.

From The Wall Street Journal May 30, 2026

The Hampden ground has long been considered the first stadium where many of the aspects now common to a football stadium - such as grandstands, turnstiles and season tickets for entry - originated.

From BBC May 13, 2026

He forgot about Esperanza, about Javier, about anything other than the brightness beyond the turnstiles of the station.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro




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