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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Despite the advancements in technology, the turnstile operation itself, however, has largely remained the same.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025

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

From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024

I swipe my CharlieCard and go through the turnstile.

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari




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