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.

Examples of in league in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Stevie Wonder’s eponymous 1972 hit suggests, there’s something specifically ominous about a 13-month-old baby that puts it in league with the bad juju of falling ladders and broken looking glasses. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026

Next season, there will be a 50-game slate for the first time in league history – up six games from 2026. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Senior Bob Gardner was All-Foxtrot first team last season when Laguna Beach finished 4-1 in league and 9-2 overall. — Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 10 Aug. 2026

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association, in league with multiple groups from other states, asked for more time to assess the impact of losing workers and adjust to a potential labor shortage. — David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in league

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague