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

Bryson DeChambeau, the league’s biggest asset, has taken on an even larger role in league discussions, leading the players-only meeting at Bedminster earlier this month and reportedly joining O’Neil in meetings with potential investors. — Brody Miller, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Miami entered the game riding a seven-match unbeaten streak in league play and leading MLS with 45 goals, but facing a formidable foe in Nashville. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026

Rivers won 1,194 regular-season games as an NBA coach, which is the sixth most in league history. — Doug Feinberg, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2026

Rivers, a Proviso East and Marquette alumnus, has won 1,194 regular-season games, sixth in league history, as an NBA coach for five teams. — Doug Feinberg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for in league

• blitzkrieg
• fatigue
• intrigue
• muskeg
• chincoteague