Venetian blind
Example Sentences
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It seemed as though a massive Venetian blind was opening, an emerald sky materializing against cold space.
From Nature ● Aug. 23, 2016
When Double Indemnity hit screens in 1944 it was branded "scabrous" by Americana queen Kate Smith, for making unethical use of Venetian blind lighting and Babs Stanwyck in a blonde wig.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 18, 2014
We were behind a Venetian blind and I remember people from our year going: "You'll never guess who's behind there: Jason Isaacs and Emma Hewitt!"
From The Guardian ● May 11, 2013
Here he is, in “All Day Permanent Red,” showing Greek troops rising for battle: Think of a raked sky-wide Venetian blind.
From New York Times ● Dec. 10, 2011
He was at it a long time, and I lost interest, closed the Venetian blind, and joined my sisters and brothers in front of the television set.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
