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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The injury to Cole, who was limited to 17 starts last year due to issues with his elbow, deals a serious setback to the Bronx Bombers' hopes of repeating as American League champions, and earning another shot at winning the franchise its 28th World Series title.
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Among the honors: Staff Writer Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers, the defending World Series champs with an extravagant payroll and a stunning collection of future Hall of Fame talent.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The Yankees survived Cole’s absence extremely well but perhaps about future wear and tear were on their minds shortly after the World Series.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
Among the honors: Staff Writer Jack Harris placed in the top 10 for beat reporting for his work chronicling the Dodgers’ run to the 2024 World Series and in the top 10 in the explanatory category for an article examining the Dodgers’ role in MLB’s pitching injury epidemic.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2025
Everyone is still chasing the Dodgers, the defending World Series champs with an extravagant payroll and a stunning collection of future Hall of Fame talent.
—Patrick Mooney, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
The Yankees survived Cole’s absence extremely well but perhaps about future wear and tear were on their minds shortly after the World Series.
—Larry Fleisher, Forbes, 11 Mar. 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 14 Mar. 2025.
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