curveball

Example Sentences

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Opposing batters knew that almost everything Soriano threw would be down in the zone, whether it was a sinker, splitter or curveball.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

In the fifth inning Friday, Wyatt Langford deposited a Glasnow curveball into the Dodgers’ bullpen; his first home run this season pushed Texas’ advantage to 4-2.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Fans of former baseball star Ichiro Suzuki were thrown a curveball when a statue of him broke as it was being unveiled outside the home of the Seattle Mariners on Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

However, the developer threw a Ye-style curveball of his own in 2025, when he opted to list the partially completed home for $39 million, eventually reducing that price to $34.9 million.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 2026

His eyes squint; he’s probably nervous about the curveball I’m throwing his way.

From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera