Curveball

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  • noun. A forespin pitch thrown by rotating the index and middle fingers down and resulting in motion down "curve"
  • noun. An unexpected turn of events initiated by an opponent or chance.
  • Word Usage
    "Not every story has a fairytale ending, of course, but simply being able to move on and move forward after life throws you a curveball is a powerful ability."
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