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Значения термина curve ball на английском

A pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter.

Использование термина curve ball на английском
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So, Peter, I actually think you're ready for the next curve ball.
Wired
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The COVID-19 pandemic is another curve ball in this circle of life.
Jamaica Observer
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I'd called beforehand to make sure Boris wasn't pitching me a curve ball.
A knife edge
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Garrett thought for a moment, and suddenly threw a curve ball.
Book of shadows
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While the coronavirus has thrown a curve ball at growers, there's an upside.
Radio NZ
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Couldn't hit a curve ball, even back in high school.
Misery
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Right, my life took this insane curve ball into acting.
The new yorker
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Right out of left field it came, like a curve ball from a greased glove.
City of lies
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It's the same physics behind a curve ball in baseball or a slice in golf.
Wired
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Steele used his curve ball, but he could not get the batter to go after it.
The Redheaded Outfield, and Other Baseball Stories
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Breaking the straight line into a curve ball.
The illuminatus! trilogy
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Schmidt and injury always throw a curve ball.
The Irish Times
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Let's throw a curve ball into the mix.
The South African
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Then I start thinking, 'Well, with Zinger it would be nice to throw him a curve ball.'
The Guardian
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It would be smart for his campaign to throw a curve ball to keep her off balance.
Wired
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Throwing their Wallaby counterparts a curve ball.
The Irish Times