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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

Pasquini, whose causes include “Moms on a Mission” and “Housing that Heals,” told me her son, now in his 40s, has been through the 5150 turnstile 40 times.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

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

And the Bear turned away and began to spin the handle of the turnstile again.

From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers




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