curtain

Example Sentences

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When Gustavo Dudamel instructs the Los Angeles Philharmonic to stand at a curtain call, the players stand.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

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

The morning sky peeking through our curtain was still pink and new, but she looked as if her workday were nearly finished.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan