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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Barger’s blast was the first ever pinch hit grand slam in World Series history, according to the Fox broadcast.
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Well, maybe a little surprised, considering the opponent was the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, who allowed only four runs in sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays made some incredible World Series history against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The Mariners will now face the Toronto Blue Jays for the pennant, and an entire generation of fans will see one of these teams in the World Series for the first time.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
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Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 25 Oct. 2025
Well, maybe a little surprised, considering the opponent was the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, who allowed only four runs in sweeping the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The Toronto Blue Jays made some incredible World Series history against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
—Gabe Smallson, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
The Mariners will now face the Toronto Blue Jays for the pennant, and an entire generation of fans will see one of these teams in the World Series for the first time.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for World Series
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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