curtain

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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

The season is the work of reporters who’ve covered the Supreme Court for decades, pulling the curtain back on the most unpredictable vote on the most powerful court in modern history.

From Slate • May 13, 2026

The unit doesn’t have a door but a magnetized accordion-like curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026

The widow’s veil puffed at intervals as she spoke, like a tiny black lace curtain caught in a gusty breeze.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood