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

OK, so this is a bit of a curve ball.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Her first album, Messy, was nominated for a Mercury prize - which she describes as "a pure curve ball".

From BBC • Nov. 26, 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

Steele used his curve ball, but he could not get the batter to go after it.

From The Redheaded Outfield by Grey, Zane