curve ball

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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

Szoboszlai's arrival for £60m from RB Leipzig was the first signing under Schmadtke and, along with the Reds recruitment team, he has the job of dealing with the Fabinho curve ball.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2023

The People's Bank of China seems to like being enigmatic, throwing the market a curve ball as it fixed the yuan weaker against the dollar than many expected.

From Reuters • Jun. 28, 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

Between innings the manager talked in low tones with Kennedy, who was catching, seeking to discover why Williams seemed wild and what was the matter with his curve ball.

From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.