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Term: Curve ball

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A pitch in baseball that curves unexpectedly in the air, confusing the hitter.

Example sentence: The pitcher threw a curve ball that completely fooled the batter.

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Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 2: A surprising or unexpected event or circumstance.

Example sentence: The sudden layoff was a curve ball that caught everyone off guard.

Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 1: To throw a pitch in baseball that curves unexpectedly.

Example sentence: The talented pitcher can curve ball with great accuracy.

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Part of Speech: Verb

Sense 2: To surprise or deceive someone with an unexpected action or statement.

Example sentence: She curved balled her opponent by revealing her hidden talent for singing.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Sense 1: Describing something that deviates from the normal or expected.

Example sentence: The artist's abstract paintings always have a curve ball touch that makes them unique.

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