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Subway doors always make that annoying beep before closing. It’s not just a polite warning for rushing commuters.

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Subway doors always make that annoying beep before closing. It’s not just a polite warning for rushing commuters.

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Subway doors always make that annoying beep before closing. It’s not just a polite warning for rushing commuters.
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