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 young tight end who’s clearly ahead of schedule in his overall growth had seven catches, the most for any rookie tight end in Week 1 in league history.
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Carroll – who turns 74 on September 15 – is now the oldest coach in league history.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Just the same, the Chiefs still have some stuff going for them that no one else in the NFL does — all orbiting around the mind-meld between one of the greatest offensive minds in league history and one of its most special talents.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, no team in league history has ever won three straight Super Bowls.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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Zac Jackson, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Carroll – who turns 74 on September 15 – is now the oldest coach in league history.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Just the same, the Chiefs still have some stuff going for them that no one else in the NFL does — all orbiting around the mind-meld between one of the greatest offensive minds in league history and one of its most special talents.
—Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025
After all, no team in league history has ever won three straight Super Bowls.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
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 16 Sep. 2025.
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