curve ball
Example Sentences
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Whatever curve ball is coming, you have to roll with it.
From MarketWatch ● May 8, 2026
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
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
With an 11th-hour curve ball that would surely make Logan Roy smirk, “Succession” creator Jesse Armstrong revealed the drama’s upcoming fourth season will be its last.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 23, 2023
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 Zane Grey
