turnstile

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Pasquini, whose causes include “Moms on a Mission” and “Housing that Heals,” told me her son, now in his 40s, has been through the 5150 turnstile 40 times.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

On this day, that turnstile created a chance encounter in the Seattle airport.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

His "grand role of chief turnstile operator" meant taking charge of the cash collected from the gates.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

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

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

We handed over our tickets and passed through a turnstile.

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor