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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Andrew had barely celebrated his first birthday six days before Mike homered in the 2005 World Series.
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The Miami Hurricanes’ goal this season was getting to Omaha, returning to the College World Series for the first time in a decade.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
There really was broccoli hanging from the dugout fence for Mississippi State during their first-ever appearance at the Women’s College World Series on Friday.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Although Young helped assemble the 2023 World Series championship team, the competitive window for that title team lasted only one season instead of the expected four to five years owner Ray Davis envisioned.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
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Jose De Jesus Ortiz, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
The Miami Hurricanes’ goal this season was getting to Omaha, returning to the College World Series for the first time in a decade.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 31 May 2026
There really was broccoli hanging from the dugout fence for Mississippi State during their first-ever appearance at the Women’s College World Series on Friday.
—Molly Keshin, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Although Young helped assemble the 2023 World Series championship team, the competitive window for that title team lasted only one season instead of the expected four to five years owner Ray Davis envisioned.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 May 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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