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championship

noun

ˈcham-pē-ən-ˌship

Definition of championship

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the position occupied by the one who comes in first in a competition the Yankees have won the championship many times

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Recent Examples of championship The pic explores fame, addiction and codependency, against the backdrop of a glamorous appearance at a championship boxing match that spirals toward disaster. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026 Aryna Sabalenka vies for a three-peat with another women’s singles championship title, while Carlos Alcaraz marks his return to the sport. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026 The overall theme of Kroenke’s leadership will be championship or bust. — Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 But the Golden Lions have had just two winning seasons since winning the SWAC and Black college national championship in 2012. — Pj Green september 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for championship

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Its closest showing came in 2024 with Pat Boonnitipat’s How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, which became the first Thai submission ever to reach the 15-title shortlist.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026
The studio has released seven titles that have won 10 Emmy Awards and two Annie Awards, with voice talent including Glenn Close, Jennifer Hudson, Ethan Hawke, John Legend, Lupita Nyong’o, Daisy Ridley and Oprah Winfrey.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026

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