curtain

Example Sentences

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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

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

Beyond all that, this curtain call means leaving behind one of TV’s best intergenerational relationships and its most poignant, accurate exploration of the craggy emotional geography of friendships between women.

From Salon • May 29, 2026

The beloved late-night host brought the curtain down on his CBS late-night series after 11 years, with appearances by several stars, including Bryan Cranston, Paul Rudd, Ryan Reynolds and Paul McCartney.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

Aunt Kate’s eyes darted from the heavy red curtain to the back door of the railcar, where Mr. Pinkerton was still standing guard.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan