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 Times also earned first place in event coverage for the staff’s work chronicling the Dodgers World Series Game 7 win, tying with the Dallas Morning News for top honors.
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Through a key contract extension, five All-Star appearances as a Brave, a 2020 National League MVP award and a World Series win in 2021, Freeman fulfilled that.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2026
One month later, the Braves won the World Series.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Under Cox, the Braves became one of baseball’s defining dynasties — winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times Staff, Los Angeles Times, 10 May 2026
Through a key contract extension, five All-Star appearances as a Brave, a 2020 National League MVP award and a World Series win in 2021, Freeman fulfilled that.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 10 May 2026
One month later, the Braves won the World Series.
—Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 10 May 2026
Under Cox, the Braves became one of baseball’s defining dynasties — winning 14 consecutive division titles, five National League pennants and the 1995 World Series.
—Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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