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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His Rangers won the World Series only two years ago, defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks in five games, his fourth title with two teams plus a National League pennant with another.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Boston Red Sox lefty Babe Ruth outpitched Jim Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs to win Game 1 of the 1918 World Series at Comiskey Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox have a long way to go before getting there, but getting Anthony back right before the World Series would be a huge boost.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Both the Mets and Phillies have the rosters to win the World Series.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Boston Red Sox lefty Babe Ruth outpitched Jim Vaughn of the Chicago Cubs to win Game 1 of the 1918 World Series at Comiskey Park.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
The Red Sox have a long way to go before getting there, but getting Anthony back right before the World Series would be a huge boost.
—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
Both the Mets and Phillies have the rosters to win the World Series.
—Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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