Example Sentences
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She recommends drawing curtains and blinds in rooms facing direct sunlight to stop the air inside heating up.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
Heavy draperies hang at the windows instead of venetian blinds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 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
Experts have suggested using low-tech solutions such as blinds or ceiling fans not to avoid using air conditioning, but use it less.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Now, would you like me to open the blinds and let the good Lord’s sun shine in on you, or would you rather sit here in pitch darkness all day long?”
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
