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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Adding him would work wonders for putting the team back in the World Series after a disappointing 2024 season.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Walker Buehler, arms extended, strutting off the Yankee Stadium mound, a World Series title having just been secured by his trademark knuckle-curveball.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Diamondbacks won 83 games and reached the World Series in 2023 before falling to the Texas Rangers.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Pedroia was a four-time All-Star, a four-time Gold Glove winner, a two-time World Series champion and a Silver Slugger winner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Walker Buehler, arms extended, strutting off the Yankee Stadium mound, a World Series title having just been secured by his trademark knuckle-curveball.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
The Diamondbacks won 83 games and reached the World Series in 2023 before falling to the Texas Rangers.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Pedroia was a four-time All-Star, a four-time Gold Glove winner, a two-time World Series champion and a Silver Slugger winner.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 21 Dec. 2024
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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