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
Despite the advancements in technology, the turnstile operation itself, however, has largely remained the same.
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
Michael added: "We're always looking for turnstile staff, so it became one of those things... it has always been part of our lives and really good fun."
From BBC • Feb. 1, 2025
Officer's originally engaged Mickles after he hopped a turnstile and turned him back.
From Salon • Sep. 21, 2024
He leaps over the turnstile like an Olympian and pushes his way through the people bursting off the train.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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