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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If there is such a thing as a must-win game so early in league play, then the Sunset League boys basketball game between Fountain Valley and Newport Harbor on Wednesday was a must-win game for the Barons.
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Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Gobert likely faces a steep uphill climb with voters for a fifth trophy, which would give him more than any other player in league history.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But Weaver is widely regarded in league circles as having the leadership traits and communication skills necessary to lead a locker room.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
During his time at Fort Cherry, Sieg won two WPIAL championships and was only the second player in league history to have more than 4,000 rushing and 4,000 passing yards in a career.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 8 Jan. 2026
Gobert likely faces a steep uphill climb with voters for a fifth trophy, which would give him more than any other player in league history.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
But Weaver is widely regarded in league circles as having the leadership traits and communication skills necessary to lead a locker room.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
During his time at Fort Cherry, Sieg won two WPIAL championships and was only the second player in league history to have more than 4,000 rushing and 4,000 passing yards in a career.
—Mike Darnay, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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