championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship 
1
: designation as champion
2
: the act of championing : defense
his championship of freedom of speech
3
: a contest held to determine a champion
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The team hasn't won a championship in 30 years.
the Yankees have won the championship many times
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Perhaps Connecticut will bring home its third consecutive championship this year?
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
The Johnnies went 27-4 in the regular season, including 18-2 in conference play, to claim their first outright Big East regular-season championship since 1985.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Tigers will ultimately find out their fate on Sunday following the conclusion of the remaining conference tournament championships.
—Grant Salsman and Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Luis broke Chris Mullin’s 1985 school record for Big East championship game scoring.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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Jim Sergent, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2025
The Johnnies went 27-4 in the regular season, including 18-2 in conference play, to claim their first outright Big East regular-season championship since 1985.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2025
The Tigers will ultimately find out their fate on Sunday following the conclusion of the remaining conference tournament championships.
—Grant Salsman and Andy Theobald, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
Luis broke Chris Mullin’s 1985 school record for Big East championship game scoring.
—Ralph D. Russo, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
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“Championship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/championship. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.
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championship
noun
cham·pi·on·ship
ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship
1
: the act of defending as a champion
2
: the position or title of champion
3
: a contest held to find a champion
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