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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In 2024, the Dodgers became the first MLB team to reach $1 billion in gross revenue, thanks to the arrival of Shohei Ohtani, a World Series run and the biggest TV deal in the sport.
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series, becoming the first repeat champion in a quarter century.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
Before winning the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Clayton announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the Dodgers.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
McNeil follows Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz in leaving the underperforming Mets, who failed to reach the playoffs this year despite the second-highest payroll in the majors behind the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers outlasted the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling seven-game World Series, becoming the first repeat champion in a quarter century.
—Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 25 Dec. 2025
Before winning the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Clayton announced his retirement after 18 seasons with the Dodgers.
—Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
McNeil follows Pete Alonso, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Díaz in leaving the underperforming Mets, who failed to reach the playoffs this year despite the second-highest payroll in the majors behind the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.
—CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 28 Dec. 2025.
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