World Series
noun
: a contest or event that is the most important or prestigious of its kind
the World Series of the equestrian world
Examples of World Series in a Sentence
This tournament is the World Series of poker.
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Sean Nevin The history of sports is littered with legendary curses — the Chicago Cubs' 108-year World Series hoodoo, only broken in 2016, is one particularly famous example.
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Sean Nevin, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
Yes, but: This being Houston's eighth consecutive season to win the Lone Star Series solidifies the team's dynastic strength all while Rangers fans ward off criticism that last year's World Series victory was a fluke.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The Brewers won the American League pennant but lost the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
Battling injuries, the team won the American League East title on the final day of the season, then came back to win the AL Championship Series and go to the World Series to face the St. Louis Cardinals.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
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Sean Nevin, NBC News, 9 Aug. 2024
Yes, but: This being Houston's eighth consecutive season to win the Lone Star Series solidifies the team's dynastic strength all while Rangers fans ward off criticism that last year's World Series victory was a fluke.
—Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 8 Aug. 2024
The Brewers won the American League pennant but lost the World Series to the St. Louis Cardinals in seven games.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024
Battling injuries, the team won the American League East title on the final day of the season, then came back to win the AL Championship Series and go to the World Series to face the St. Louis Cardinals.
—Chris Foran, Journal Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 19 Aug. 2024.
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