curve ball
Example Sentences
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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
OK, so this is a bit of a curve ball.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 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
No doubt, the renewed selloff throws a curve ball at bond investors, who have been disappointed so far after last year's record 13% losses.
From Reuters • Jul. 7, 2023
His curve ball angled across the plate, his speed jumped high across the shoulders of the batters.
From Jimmy Kirkland and the Plot for a Pennant by Fullerton, Hugh S.
