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curtain

[kur-tn] / ˈkɜr tn /


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"He just came in, pulled the curtain back and started examining me," the 53-year-old said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When the last lights switch off in the Ed Sullivan Theater, the curtain also drops, perhaps permanently, on the brand of surreal comedy that former “Late Show” host David Letterman gifted to broadcast TV.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

In the weeks leading to Thursday's curtain call, 62-year-old Colbert has at times cut a subdued figure, lacking some of his usual cheerful flair.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

And for longtime fans, it’s a rare peek behind the curtain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

At the first one, a woman is at the window, looking out from behind a heavy blackout curtain.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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