curve ball

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The couple have documented the "mammoth renovation" project on their Channel 4 show and said the "biggest curve ball" they encountered so far was dealing with bird poo and dry rot.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

However, Belmont threw a Ye-style curve ball of his own earlier this year, when he opted to list the partially-completed home for $39 million, eventually reducing that price to $34.9 million.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 11, 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

Even before U.S. markets kick off on Monday, China's ongoing property bust threw another curve ball at stocks markets there.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

Some of the boys said that I gave the old bended-knee sign for a curve ball.

From Pitching in a Pinch or, Baseball from the Inside by Mathewson, Christy