World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
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This tournament is the World Series of poker.
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Those fans were immediately escorted out the stadium, and later banned by the team and by MLB from attending any future games (World Series, regular season, or otherwise).
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Francona was 12 when Clemente helped lead the Pirates to a World Series title in 1971.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees may not be able to meet their World Series expectations with their current third base plan.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The fast start has all but ensured that Preller will be looking to strengthen this team’s World Series bid, not to subtract from it.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
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Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Francona was 12 when Clemente helped lead the Pirates to a World Series title in 1971.
—C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The New York Yankees may not be able to meet their World Series expectations with their current third base plan.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Apr. 2025
The fast start has all but ensured that Preller will be looking to strengthen this team’s World Series bid, not to subtract from it.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for World Series
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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