curtain

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When the homeowner called the police, they came in heavy, commanding him to drop his weapons—two curtain rods—which Shah Alam could not understand.

From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026

Just an act in front of a stage curtain: pure entertainment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

When the curtain came down on “Yellowstone” last year, Kayce Dutton had finally found his happily-ever-after.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Shah Alam, who doesn't speak English, could not understand police commands to drop the curtain rod and he was arrested, Faisal said.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

“Just like going to the theater. Once the curtain comes down, the story’s over. Then everyone gets to imagine their own version of what happens next.”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood