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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Southampton’s players will run through brick walls to avoid being the joint-worst side in league history.
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Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Heat finished just three points shy of being on the wrong end of history, with the most lopsided playoff game in league history coming with a margin of 58 points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
The Spaniard hit a 400-yard tee shot that ranks among the longest in league history.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite one of the best resumes in league history, Charles has struggled to find a consistent team since 2021.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
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Sam Tighe, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The Heat finished just three points shy of being on the wrong end of history, with the most lopsided playoff game in league history coming with a margin of 58 points.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2025
The Spaniard hit a 400-yard tee shot that ranks among the longest in league history.
—Mark Weinstein, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Apr. 2025
Despite one of the best resumes in league history, Charles has struggled to find a consistent team since 2021.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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