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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Stroman is set to be paid nearly $20 million in 2025, yet the Yankees left him off the World Series roster in 2024.
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen were immediately ejected from Yankee Stadium and banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
One season into Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the National League MVP and World Series champion is showing his value, on the field and off it.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
Austin Capobianco and John P. Hansen were immediately ejected from Yankee Stadium and banned from attending Game 5 of the World Series.
—Chris Kirschner, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
He’s covered every sport imaginable, from Little League to the World Series to the Olympics.
—David Ammenheuser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Jan. 2025
One season into Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the National League MVP and World Series champion is showing his value, on the field and off it.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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