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 award is based strictly on the regular season, but Ohtani played a major part in the Dodgers’ retaining their World Series title in an epic seven-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia, through the Americans at its oil company Aramco, has sent teams to the Little League World Series.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
By the postseason, Ohtani was fully ramped up and able to serve as a starter in every playoff series during the Dodgers' World Series run.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Cline, who served as crew chief for the 2024 men’s College World Series, had been in the national coordinator role for only two months.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Nov. 2025
Saudi Arabia, through the Americans at its oil company Aramco, has sent teams to the Little League World Series.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 14 Nov. 2025
By the postseason, Ohtani was fully ramped up and able to serve as a starter in every playoff series during the Dodgers' World Series run.
—Valentina Martinez, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Nov. 2025
Cline, who served as crew chief for the 2024 men’s College World Series, had been in the national coordinator role for only two months.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 14 Nov. 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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