curtains
Example Sentences
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On sunny days, keep curtains or blinds closed on sun-facing windows.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 29, 2026
The Journal’s Bertrand Benoit reports from Berlin that in otherwise vibrant business districts, on Sundays “iron curtains roll shut, turning city centers into eerie, echoey deserts.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
"As soon as the curtains were closed on my dad, he wanted us out," she added.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
Put your windows on lockdown: Close blinds, shades or curtains during peak daylight hours — especially on south- and west-facing walls — to block radiant heat from entering.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 29, 2026
The front windows of the house glow bright, and shadows of JP’s parents move around behind the curtains.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
