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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In addition, the Patriots already have the most Super Bowl appearances in league history, with Sunday marking the team's 12th time playing at this stage.
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February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
As of right now, Woburn’s only two losses in league play are to Belmont.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Patriots made history this season by being the first team in league history to win nine road games in a single season.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Utah, which fell to 9-14 overall and 1-9 in league play, felt the presence of Bidunga on a day the Utes hit 40% of their shots (5-of-18 from 3).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
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February 9, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
As of right now, Woburn’s only two losses in league play are to Belmont.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
The Patriots made history this season by being the first team in league history to win nine road games in a single season.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American Statesman, 7 Feb. 2026
Utah, which fell to 9-14 overall and 1-9 in league play, felt the presence of Bidunga on a day the Utes hit 40% of their shots (5-of-18 from 3).
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 7 Feb. 2026
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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