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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

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

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

There were a vintage subway turnstile and an antique telephone, the shell of a Bluebird radio, even the nose fin of a locomotive.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García




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