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That was, until we were all thrown a curve-ball with news that Hathaway would actually be playing a new character: “The Vultress.”
John Malkovich Waiting For SPIDER-MAN 4 Script, Vulture Confirmed? – Collider.com 2010
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Every now and again Google Maps driving directions throws a curve-ball into a suggested route.
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Pretend to be a redneck voting McCain, and then give really curve-ball answers.
Obama Ad Attacks McCain Health Care Plan: "Largest Middle Class Tax Hike Ever" 2009
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You are moving nicely down one path and everything is coming along fine and then all of a sudden, “Ding!” the universe throws you a curve-ball and says, “here, deal with this.”
An Explanation of “Ding! Happens” | Motivational Humor from the Motivational Smart Ass! 2009
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Every now and again Google Maps driving directions throws a curve-ball into a suggested route.
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Every now and again Google Maps driving directions throws a curve-ball into a suggested route.
Archive 2008-05-01 2008
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We went through the entire mock interview one more time, refining my answers, working out counter-punches and possible curve-ball questions, with Ben now taking charge on issues like my body language, my posture, my bad habit as he pointed out of gnawing on my lip when I was anxious.
State of the Union Douglas Kennedy 2005
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Stoneman: When I first broke into the major leagues, I was a two-pitch pitcher, four-seam fastball and curve-ball.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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The 1924 Reach Guide included Alexander on a list of curve-ball pitchers Page 47.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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Quote from 1931 press release: Lil is known as a fastball and curve-ball pitcher.
The Neyer/James Guide To Pitchers Bill James Rob Neyer 2004
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