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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Mickey Lolich, remembered as the Tigers’ hero in the 1968 World Series, has died, the Tigers announced.
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Berríos suffered from biceps and elbow issues in 2025 and unceremoniously departed from the team during the World Series.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Ohtani, a Japanese icon who’s coming off of his third consecutive MVP season and last fall won his second consecutive World Series championship as a member of the Dodgers, said the team’s outsized payroll was the result of committed ownership’s wanting to deliver for the team’s fan base.
—Allan Smith, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Jalisco won the Mexican Winter League and is expected to play in the Caribbean World Series, which began play this weekend.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 5 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Berríos suffered from biceps and elbow issues in 2025 and unceremoniously departed from the team during the World Series.
—Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Ohtani, a Japanese icon who’s coming off of his third consecutive MVP season and last fall won his second consecutive World Series championship as a member of the Dodgers, said the team’s outsized payroll was the result of committed ownership’s wanting to deliver for the team’s fan base.
—Allan Smith, NBC news, 4 Feb. 2026
Jalisco won the Mexican Winter League and is expected to play in the Caribbean World Series, which began play this weekend.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
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