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 judge didn't make a decision yet on whether Giuliani will be allowed to keep a Palm Beach, Florida, condominium and World Series rings that his son claims his father gave him.
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers doesn’t start until Friday night, but Madison Avenue has already taken a big swing at the audiences projected to turn up for Major League Baseball’s flagship property.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
In 1955, the Dodgers – beaten by the Yankees in each of their last five World Series appearances – finally claimed revenge over their city rivals and became world champions for the first time.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Cut loose by a White Sox team stumbling toward a record 121 losses, Michael Kopech gets a chance to help the Dodgers win the World Series.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 24 Oct. 2024
The World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers doesn’t start until Friday night, but Madison Avenue has already taken a big swing at the audiences projected to turn up for Major League Baseball’s flagship property.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
In 1955, the Dodgers – beaten by the Yankees in each of their last five World Series appearances – finally claimed revenge over their city rivals and became world champions for the first time.
—Jamie Barton, CNN, 24 Oct. 2024
Cut loose by a White Sox team stumbling toward a record 121 losses, Michael Kopech gets a chance to help the Dodgers win the World Series.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.
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