curveballing

/ˈkɜrvˌbɔlɪŋ/
verb
  1. Present participle of curveball: surprising or confusing someone with an unexpected problem or situation.
    • Life is always curveballing us when we think we have everything under control.
    • The opposing team kept curveballing our defense with unusual plays.
    • The interviewer kept curveballing him with questions he hadn't prepared for.
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