re·volv·ing-door
ri-ˈväl-viŋ-ˈdȯr 
-ˈvȯl-
also -ˈvä-viŋ-
or -ˈvȯ-viŋ-
: characterized by a frequent succession (as of personnel) or a cycle of leaving and returning
revolving-door governments
: a revolving-door system or process
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ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The revolving-door presidency in Peru reflects a political crisis fueled by a lack of legislative majorities for leaders.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Feb. 2026
Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Images of her outside the hotel were splashed across tabloids, with The Carlyle’s distinctive gold revolving door in the background.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
The revolving-door presidency in the Andean nation reflects a political crisis fueled by a lack of legislative majorities for leaders.
—ABC News, 18 Apr. 2026
The revolving-door presidency in Peru reflects a political crisis fueled by a lack of legislative majorities for leaders.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
The penalty boxes at the Tsongas Center were a revolving door, as six infractions were called amid a physical start from both teams.
—Jason Cooke, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
Images of her outside the hotel were splashed across tabloids, with The Carlyle’s distinctive gold revolving door in the background.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Revolving-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving-door. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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