curtain

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In 1970, the band became the first rock group to break through the Iron Curtain, touring eastern Europe at the request of the US state department.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

From serving as the Republic of Ireland's kitman at two World Cups and a European Championship, to refereeing behind the Iron Curtain, the Dubliner has an almost legendary status.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

On the far side of the Iron Curtain, these glorious paintings, like other treasures of Bohemian art, were little known to Western art historians.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Outside the San Bernardino County Government Center, there’s now a Curtain of Courage — 14 bronze alcoves, each curved like a protective wall and dedicated to one of the victims.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

“Hey, it’s Mr. Curtain who wants security stepped up,” Jackson snapped.

From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart