curtain

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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

And with the introduction of precious SaraLee, the curtain comes down on the first act.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Then a curtain fell, fireworks exploded, a band appeared and Sombr got back up on his podium to finish the set.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

A curtain was provided to hang like a screen, to give some privacy to the cots assigned to Madame Babushkinov, Penelope, and Veronika.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood