turnstile
Example Sentences
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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
Manchester United's club policy is that any ticket downloaded more than four times risks being blocked at the turnstile.
From BBC • Nov. 28, 2025
On this day, that turnstile created a chance encounter in the Seattle airport.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025
“That number covers our fixed seating capacity and estimated turnstile attendance for nearly every giveaway game,” chief executive Erik Greupner said, “ensuring that all ticket holders will receive a promo item.”
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 27, 2024
Robbie smiled as Sierra came out through the turnstile.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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