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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Miami will play at Louisville in the super regional round with the winner of that best-of-3 series going to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska.
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
After achieving the highest winning percentage in program history and reaching the Women’s College World Series for the first time, the Red Raiders walked off the defending champs Oklahoma to secure a spot in the finals against Texas.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Tech was the significant underdog in the matchup as UCLA has been to the World Series a record 33 times and are 12 time champions, most recently in 2019.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The stretch is the longest for the A’s since legends like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers contributed to a 1971-75 streak that included three straight World Series victories from 1972-74.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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Walter Villa, Miami Herald, 3 June 2025
After achieving the highest winning percentage in program history and reaching the Women’s College World Series for the first time, the Red Raiders walked off the defending champs Oklahoma to secure a spot in the finals against Texas.
—Alyssa Cooper, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2025
Tech was the significant underdog in the matchup as UCLA has been to the World Series a record 33 times and are 12 time champions, most recently in 2019.
—Allison Smith, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
The stretch is the longest for the A’s since legends like Reggie Jackson, Catfish Hunter and Rollie Fingers contributed to a 1971-75 streak that included three straight World Series victories from 1972-74.
—Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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“World Series.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Series. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.
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