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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

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

Given this cash profit is generated by the day-to-day operations of the club, it only underlines United's appeal at the turnstile to sponsors and broadcasters - despite their poor performance on the pitch.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2025

He swiped his MetroCard, but the turnstile didn’t budge.

From "Nine, Ten: A September 11 Story" by Nora Raleigh Baskin




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