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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The Minnesota Lynx, meanwhile, has the chance to become the winningest team in league history, but they were eliminated by the New York Liberty. — Jason Cohen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026 Clark became the first player in league history to produce a points-assists double-double in the first half of a playoff game. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026 Mahomes entered the game with 272 career touchdown passes, tied with Joe Flacco for the 21st most in league history. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 Shakira Austin and Kiki Iriafen are the first set of teammates in league history to each post at least 20 double-doubles in the same season. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 25 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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