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 longtime head coach is among the most beloved NBA coaches, retired and active, and is widely known as one of the winningest coaches in league history.
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The sun had come out, the clouds disappeared and Huntington Beach was being Huntington Beach, improving to 16-2 overall and 8-0 in league play.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Washington went through a significant roster overhaul under first-year coach Eddie Smith and has been better than expected in league play.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The two-time first team in the Middlesex League went 64-0 in league play in her career.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The sun had come out, the clouds disappeared and Huntington Beach was being Huntington Beach, improving to 16-2 overall and 8-0 in league play.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2025
Washington went through a significant roster overhaul under first-year coach Eddie Smith and has been better than expected in league play.
—Mitch Light, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The two-time first team in the Middlesex League went 64-0 in league play in her career.
—Brian Roach, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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