curve ball
Example Sentences
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Whatever curve ball is coming — and as sure as night follows day, there will be another — you have to be ready to roll with it.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
OK, so this is a bit of a curve ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025
After six gruelling hours underwater, Rosemary is nearing the end of her spacewalk test – but then she's thrown a curve ball.
From BBC • May 14, 2025
Connecting on a hanging curve ball, he sent his homer over the wall in left field to set off a wild celebration on the field and in the stands of Classic Park.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 1, 2024
He decided to use a high curve ball over the plate and let Prince hit, trusting to luck and the players behind him.
From The Young Pitcher by Grey, Zane
