championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship 
1
: designation as champion
2
: the act of championing : defense
his championship of freedom of speech
3
: a contest held to determine a champion
Examples of championship in a Sentence
The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years.
the Yankees have won the championship many times
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The final rounds in the United States are scheduled with the quarterfinals on March 13 and 14, the semifinals on March 15 and 16 and the championship game on March 17.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Team Netherlands won its 25th European championship this year, but that trophy can only shine so bright.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The sport can be considered for NCAA championship status when at least 40 schools sponsor it at the varsity level.
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Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Lou Holtz dies at 89 Lou Holtz, the College Football Hall of Fame coach who led Notre Dame to the 1988 national championship and won 249 games over 33 seasons at six schools, has died.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Team Netherlands won its 25th European championship this year, but that trophy can only shine so bright.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
The sport can be considered for NCAA championship status when at least 40 schools sponsor it at the varsity level.
—John Bohnenkamp, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship
1
: the act of defending as a champion
2
: the position or title of champion
3
: a contest held to find a champion
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