in league
idiom
: working with someone especially to do something dishonest
He suspects that they are in league together against him.
—often + withShe denies that she is in league with corrupt officials.
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Corona del Mar, 4-0 in league, plays at Yorba Linda (3-1 in league) on Thursday.
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
But still, after having one of the worst PKs in league history last season, the Red Wings’ 84 percent rate on the kill this season ranked 11th in the league as of late Saturday night.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The Knights dropped to 7-2 on the season and 1-2 in league play.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Bruins will head into the final week of the regular season looking to clinch a third straight undefeated season in league play and 23rd straight win.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
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Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
But still, after having one of the worst PKs in league history last season, the Red Wings’ 84 percent rate on the kill this season ranked 11th in the league as of late Saturday night.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025
The Knights dropped to 7-2 on the season and 1-2 in league play.
—La Jolla Light, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
The Bruins will head into the final week of the regular season looking to clinch a third straight undefeated season in league play and 23rd straight win.
—Matt Schubert, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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