- a variation of curveball.
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
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
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
Steele used his curve ball, but he could not get the batter to go after it.
From The Redheaded Outfield by Zane Grey
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