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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Gavin Williams struck out 10 in seven scoreless innings, outpitching World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and José Ramírez hit his first home run of the season to lead the Cleveland Guardians past the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-1 on Wednesday.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Nationals prepare for their home opener against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
From 1973 until Steinbrenner’s death in July 2010, the Yankees won seven World Series titles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The following year, Upton and Verlander welcomed their first child together, daughter Genevieve, who fans first caught a glimpse of after the Astros won the World Series again in 2022.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
The Nationals prepare for their home opener against the World Series champion Dodgers on Friday.
—CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026
From 1973 until Steinbrenner’s death in July 2010, the Yankees won seven World Series titles.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
The following year, Upton and Verlander welcomed their first child together, daughter Genevieve, who fans first caught a glimpse of after the Astros won the World Series again in 2022.
—Kate Hogan, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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