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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Kyle Schwarber has 43 homers (first in league) for the Phillies, while Yordan Alvarez is fourth with 38 dingers for the Astros. Data Skrive, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Andonovski guided the Current to its first NWSL Shield and the best record in league history at 21-2-3. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026 Engelbert was the first-ever WNBA commissioner in league history, serving in the role for seven years. Ryan Canfield Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 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 15 Sep. 2026.

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