some people were used to riding free in subways in New York.

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¹turnstile – a narrow gate at the entrance of something, with metal bars that move in a circle so that only one person at a time can go through.
²squeegee – an object used for cleaning windows, consisting of a short handle with a rubber blade.
³jaywalking – a dangerous or illegal way of crossing a street at a place where cars do not usually stop.
⁴hubris – a very proud way of talking or behaving that offends people.

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