in league

phrase

: working with someone especially to do something dishonest
He suspects that they are in league together against him.
—often + with
She denies that she is in league with corrupt officials.

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This is just the third 1,000-point season in league history, and the first by someone other than A'ja Wilson. — David Troy Outkick, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026 Gibson will immediately oversee the team’s basketball and business operations and represent the Clippers in league voting matters. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 Goalkeeper Jordan Silkowitz recorded her 100th save of the season in the 82nd minute, becoming the sixth player in league history to reach the mark in a single season. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 The Canadian forward has been one of the biggest reasons for the Royals’ surprising success this season, producing 10 assists — tied for the best mark in league history with six matches remaining. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for in league

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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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