World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
Examples of World Series in a Sentence
This tournament is the World Series of poker.
Recent Examples on the Web
He was drafted in the 19th round by the Kansas City Royals, won two Cy Young Awards and was MVP of the 1985 World Series at 21 years old.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Dave McCarty, a former first baseman and outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who was a 2004 World Series champion, has died.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The best way to win a World Series is to be good in as many seasons as possible, as anything can happen in the postseason.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Lorenzen, meanwhile, opened his 10th season with the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.
—Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
The bells clang to celebrate World Series and Super Bowl wins and other commemorations.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
In Oakland’s World Series championship years, from 1972 to 1974, Holtzman had a 59-41 regular season record.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Erskine's death leaves the 88-year-old Koufax as the lone surviving Dodgers player from the 1955 World Series team.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Ole Miss had been the last team to shut out the Razorbacks in a 2-0 win at the College World Series on June 6, 2022, to end Arkansas' season.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024
Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Dave McCarty, a former first baseman and outfielder for the Boston Red Sox who was a 2004 World Series champion, has died.
—Brenton Blanchet, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024
The best way to win a World Series is to be good in as many seasons as possible, as anything can happen in the postseason.
—Craig Mish, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2024
Lorenzen, meanwhile, opened his 10th season with the reigning World Series champions, the Texas Rangers.
—Brian Robin, Orange County Register, 18 Apr. 2024
The bells clang to celebrate World Series and Super Bowl wins and other commemorations.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
In Oakland’s World Series championship years, from 1972 to 1974, Holtzman had a 59-41 regular season record.
—Richard Sandomir, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024
Erskine's death leaves the 88-year-old Koufax as the lone surviving Dodgers player from the 1955 World Series team.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2024
Ole Miss had been the last team to shut out the Razorbacks in a 2-0 win at the College World Series on June 6, 2022, to end Arkansas' season.
—Bob Holt, arkansasonline.com, 15 Apr. 2024
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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