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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Lauer made two scoreless appearances for the Blue Jays in the World Series against the Dodgers last fall to cap a solid 2025 season.
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
His brother, Andrew, spent six years in the Major Leagues and earned a World Series ring with the Giants in 2014.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
After suffering their fourth straight for loss for the third time in less than a month, the back-to-back World Series champs needed to do something to change their mediocre ways.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
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CBS News, 17 May 2026
His brother, Andrew, spent six years in the Major Leagues and earned a World Series ring with the Giants in 2014.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 16 May 2026
Bob’s grandfather peered through the fence at League Park to catch a glimpse of Game 1 of the 1920 World Series.
—Zack Meisel, New York Times, 16 May 2026
After suffering their fourth straight for loss for the third time in less than a month, the back-to-back World Series champs needed to do something to change their mediocre ways.
—Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 16 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for World Series
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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