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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The four are a combined 35-0 in league play through Sunday.
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Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The Wolverines improved to 18-8 overall, 6-0 in league.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The team is 15-3 and 10-1 in the Heritage League after going 1-26 in league play the previous two years.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The four are a combined 35-0 in league play through Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 27 Jan. 2026
The Wolverines improved to 18-8 overall, 6-0 in league.
—Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 27 Jan. 2026
The team is 15-3 and 10-1 in the Heritage League after going 1-26 in league play the previous two years.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
The four are a combined 35-0 in league play through Sunday.
—Dallas Morning News, 26 Jan. 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 6 Feb. 2026.
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