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    A1
    n. (c.)Countable NounBaseball Any of several pitches that veer to the left when thrown with the right hand and to the right when thrownwith the left hand
    n. (c.)Countable NounAn unexpected problem or difficulty.
    Life threw her a curveball when she lost her job unexpectedly.
    n. (c.)Countable NounA deceptive or misleading statement.
    The politician's answer was a curveball, avoiding the real question.
    v.t.Transitive VerbTo ask someone a difficult or unexpected question.
    The interviewer curveballed me with a question about my biggest weakness.
    n. (c.)Countable NounSomething unexpected or disruptive.
    Life threw her a curveball when she lost her job.

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    Songs You Didnt Know Were Written By Lady Gaga

    08:08Songs You Didnt Know Were Written By Lady Gaga
    • And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a curveball.

      And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a curveball.

    • And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a curveball.

      And this, ladies and gentlemen, is what we call a curveball.

    B2

    Steven Yeun on His Parents

    01:51Steven Yeun on His Parents
    • and traditionally that first generation of Korean Americans aren't too happy with the little curveball that you throw them when you're a kid,

      and traditionally that first generation of Korean Americans aren't too happy with the little curveball that you throw them when you're a kid,

    • WITH THE LITTLE CURVEBALL THAT YOU THROW THEM

      WITH THE LITTLE CURVEBALL THAT YOU THROW THEM

    A2

    Learning English in the Sunshine State: Academics and Community at Florida State With Angel Rios

    18:18Learning English in the Sunshine State: Academics and Community at Florida State With Angel Rios
    • I have one final curveball question because I'm curious.

      I have one final curveball question because I'm curious.

    • I have one final curveball question because I'm curious.

      I have one final curveball question because I'm curious.

    A2

    Our Niece's First Time in Japan | Life in Japan EP 320

    15:52Our Niece's First Time in Japan | Life in Japan EP 320
    • The same island geography that has made Japan famous also is one that can throw you a curveball at any moment.

      The same island geography that has made Japan famous also is one that can throw you a curveball at any moment.

    • The same island geography that has made Japan famous also is one that can throw you a curveball at any moment.

      The same island geography that has made Japan famous also is one that can throw you a curveball at any moment.

    A2

    Rockies vs. Giants Game Highlights (5/3/25) | MLB Highlights

    08:57Rockies vs. Giants Game Highlights (5/3/25) | MLB Highlights
    • On the Hill today for the Giants will be the right handed veteran Jordan Hicks Hicks 28 years of age he's in his eighth year at the big league level in six starts one of three with a 6 1 2 ERA Brenton Doyle right handed hitter with power now Doyle swings away and pops one up behind second base the shortstop Adamas out in the shallow center battling with the wind and the sun back hitting in that two slot has a couple of hits in the series he's two for eight now a high fastball struck him out swinging ninety five miles an hour and of an exploding fastball up two down here's McMahon that's outside so that goes down to first first base runner for the Rockies Hunter Goodman will come up first baseman Wade on the bag with McMahon the crowd comes alive here the pitch comes in trying to miss he struck it out with a slider strong first inning but Jordan Hicks would go to the last of the first Bradley Blaylock started the year in the bullpen with the Rockies and then was lengthened out now McCurkey making his second start the as the left handed batter stands in Bradley ready and the two to that's a change up and that had a lot of horizontal movement good start for Bradley as he strikes out you Stramski a guy who's a high contact Adamas to eleven average with two homers for the year Blaylock Hicks and pitches swing and a miss got him with a curveball.

      On the Hill today for the Giants will be the right handed veteran Jordan Hicks Hicks 28 years of age he's in his eighth year at the big league level in six starts one of three with a 6 1 2 ERA Brenton Doyle right handed hitter with power now Doyle swings away and pops one up behind second base the shortstop Adamas out in the shallow center battling with the wind and the sun back hitting in that two slot has a couple of hits in the series he's two for eight now a high fastball struck him out swinging ninety five miles an hour and of an exploding fastball up two down here's McMahon that's outside so that goes down to first first base runner for the Rockies Hunter Goodman will come up first baseman Wade on the bag with McMahon the crowd comes alive here the pitch comes in trying to miss he struck it out with a slider strong first inning but Jordan Hicks would go to the last of the first Bradley Blaylock started the year in the bullpen with the Rockies and then was lengthened out now McCurkey making his second start the as the left handed batter stands in Bradley ready and the two to that's a change up and that had a lot of horizontal movement good start for Bradley as he strikes out you Stramski a guy who's a high contact Adamas to eleven average with two homers for the year Blaylock Hicks and pitches swing and a miss got him with a curveball.

    • Got him with a curveball.

      Got him with a curveball.

    A2

    A Brief History of Baseball

    10:11A Brief History of Baseball
    • Many common everyday expressions come from baseball, such as "three strikes and you're out", "that one threw me a curveball", or "he hit a home run with that one".

      Many common everyday expressions come from baseball, such as "three strikes and you're out", "that one threw me a curveball", or "he hit a home run with that one".

    • Many common everyday expressions come from baseball, such as "Three strikes and you're out," "That one threw me a curveball," or "He hit a home run with that one." Who doesn't know the words to take me out to the ball game?

      Many common everyday expressions come from baseball, such as "Three strikes and you're out," "That one threw me a curveball," or "He hit a home run with that one." Who doesn't know the words to take me out to the ball game?

    B1

    How to Play Pokémon Go - Tips & Tricks (Guide)

    11:21How to Play Pokémon Go - Tips & Tricks (Guide)
    • And if that's not enough, you can net another minor bonus of 10 XP if you catch the Pokémon with a curveball, which you can do by shaking the Pokéball until it sparkles and then immediately flicking it.

      And if that's not enough, you can net another minor bonus of 10 XP if you catch the Pokémon with a curveball, which you can do by shaking the Pokéball until it sparkles and then immediately flicking it.

    • of 10 XP if you catch the Pokemon with a curveball--which you can do by shaking the Pokéball until

      of 10 XP if you catch the Pokemon with a curveball--which you can do by shaking the Pokéball until

    B1

    Baseball Aerodynamics

    26:58Baseball Aerodynamics
    • To pitch a curveball

      To pitch a curveball

    • Another view angle for curveball

      Another view angle for curveball

    B1

    Gary Vaynerchuk's Top 10 Rules For Success (@garyvee)

    25:58Gary Vaynerchuk's Top 10 Rules For Success (@garyvee)
    • And by the way, let me throw you a real weird curveball, and that's okay.

      And by the way, let me throw you a real weird curveball, and that's okay.

    • and by the way, let me throw you a real weird curveball:

      and by the way, let me throw you a real weird curveball:

    A2

    The complex road to peace in Ukraine | August 18, 2025

    10:31The complex road to peace in Ukraine | August 18, 2025
    • And while it's expected to curveball back out to sea and not make any direct landfall, those of you on the East Coast could still feel its impact.

      And while it's expected to curveball back out to sea and not make any direct landfall, those of you on the East Coast could still feel its impact.

    • And while it's expected to curveball back out to sea and not make any direct landfall, those of you on the East Coast could still feel its impact.

      And while it's expected to curveball back out to sea and not make any direct landfall, those of you on the East Coast could still feel its impact.

    B1