curtain

Example Sentences

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When the homeowner called the police, they came in heavy, commanding him to drop his weapons—two curtain rods—which Shah Alam could not understand.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Just an act in front of a stage curtain: pure entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

Two other assistants, called DingDing and Cylo, can also be seen behind the black curtain — their faces hidden in knitted clown masks or shielded by makeup.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

But the more I thought about it, the more I realised this was an opportunity to peek behind the curtain and find out what rugby is doing to combat head injuries.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

I got up and parted the curtain an inch.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom