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 White Sox have also scheduled a 20-year World Series reunion for the weekend of July 11 which Jenks would like to attend in person.
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2025
Whether losing out on Bregman will be the difference between what appears to be a pretty good Cubs team and an actual World Series contender will be debated for a while.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Neither team is projected to finish anywhere near the World Series.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Feb. 2025
Whether losing out on Bregman will be the difference between what appears to be a pretty good Cubs team and an actual World Series contender will be debated for a while.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
Neither team is projected to finish anywhere near the World Series.
—Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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