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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

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

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

These days, a family of three could expect to pay at least $700 just to get in the turnstile with Park Hopper tickets at the Disney theme parks in Anaheim.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2024

Jane and Michael pushed and were through the turnstile in a second.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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