curtain

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It’s only fitting that they should take their World Cup curtain calls together—even if we were certain it was going to be eight years ago.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

From the messy set of ‘Apocalypse Now’ to the secret edits of ‘Star Wars,’ author Paul Fischer pulls back the curtain on how Coppola, Lucas and Spielberg gambled their friendships to build the modern blockbuster.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Broadcom, one of only six U.S. companies valued at $2 trillion or more, brings down the curtain on a stellar earnings season.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

"He just came in, pulled the curtain back and started examining me," the 53-year-old said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Fur cuffs edged each long emerald sleeve, and the cape of thick red velvet fell from her shoulders like, well, a curtain.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood