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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The Longhorns welcome back six of its nine starters from the team that beat Texas Tech in Game 3 of the championship round at the 2025 Women’s College World Series.
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Two months ago, a dramatic World Series captured record numbers of viewers around the world.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Crawford, 38, is a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dave Giusti, whose standout 15-year MLB career included a key role in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1971 World Series title, died Sunday, the team announced, citing his family.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
Two months ago, a dramatic World Series captured record numbers of viewers around the world.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
Crawford, 38, is a two-time World Series champion, three-time MLB All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 14 Jan. 2026
Dave Giusti, whose standout 15-year MLB career included a key role in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 1971 World Series title, died Sunday, the team announced, citing his family.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 13 Jan. 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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