behind the curtain

Example Sentences

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And for longtime fans, it’s a rare peek behind the curtain.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

These viewers also deserve to know the truth about what’s going on behind the curtain, a reality that looks quite unlike it did in 2006.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

But this time, I got a rare peek behind the curtain.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

They say they wanted to offer others like them a taste of home as well as "something that has been behind the curtain."

From Barron's • May 2, 2026

“It looks like a fairy world,” said Meg, smiling to herself, as she stood behind the curtain, watching the dazzling sight.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott