turnstile
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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
They managed to enter the main turnstile door to access the lobby but did not pass security gates that bar access to other parts of the building.
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2026
His "grand role of chief turnstile operator" meant taking charge of the cash collected from the gates.
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
Visitors walking through Dollywood’s turnstiles often come with an appreciation for Parton.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
My older brother, Ken, used to take me to matches when I was little and would lift me over the turnstiles.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
The new act is designed to clamp down on supporters without tickets closely following legitimate ticket-holders through turnstiles.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority has confirmed that the MetroCard is being phased out at the end of this year in favor of OMNY, the tap-to-pay system that now dominates turnstiles across the city.
From Salon ● Dec. 28, 2025
We linked hands and raced off toward the turnstiles, leaving behind us a wake of tripped and flailing normals.
From "Hollow City" by Ransom Riggs
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