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

Addressing the debate around phones in theatres more broadly, she said she was still "totally behind audiences filming the bows", however, and supported the idea that people should be able to capture curtain calls.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 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

Think of this as the final flourish before the curtain drops.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

One or two may have noticed the ripped curtain, with the halves of the painted birthday cake now flapping in the breeze.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood