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
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Klint Kubiak is the fifth full-time head coach since the club moved to Las Vegas in 2020, and it's been a similar revolving door with quarterbacks.
—CBS News, 23 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
That’s the house car, and a good indicator of the vibes behind the revolving door.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Apr. 2026
Klint Kubiak is the fifth full-time head coach since the club moved to Las Vegas in 2020, and it's been a similar revolving door with quarterbacks.
—CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Revolving-door.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolving-door. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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