curveballed

/ˈkɜrvˌbɔld/
verb
  1. Past tense of curveball: surprised or confused someone with an unexpected problem or situation.
    • The sudden change in weather curveballed the entire travel plan.
    • Her boss curveballed her with a last-minute project deadline.
    • The tricky question curveballed the contestant during the quiz show.
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