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.
Examples of in league in a Sentence
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Bauer faced a 194-game suspension in 2022 for violating the MLB's domestic violence policy, the largest in league history.
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The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Only 19 of the 342 first-round series in league history have started with the road team winning the first two games, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 15 Apr. 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets all began Sunday with a 56-25 record, marking the first time in league history that three teams, through 81 games, all had the same record and a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in their conference.
—Sam Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
This marks the first time in league history that three teams have the same record through 81 games with a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in their respective conference.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Joe Lacob is paying a historic luxury tax bill for the most expensive roster in league history.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
MacKinnon had the second-longest home point streak in league history.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The Golden Knights had a three-game sweep of Loyola in league play.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Adding to the challenge, some Haitian authorities are in league with the smugglers.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Only 19 of the 342 first-round series in league history have started with the road team winning the first two games, according to ESPN Stats & Information.
—Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 15 Apr. 2024
The Oklahoma City Thunder, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets all began Sunday with a 56-25 record, marking the first time in league history that three teams, through 81 games, all had the same record and a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in their conference.
—Sam Joseph and Jacob Lev, CNN, 15 Apr. 2024
This marks the first time in league history that three teams have the same record through 81 games with a chance to capture the No. 1 seed in their respective conference.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 13 Apr. 2024
Joe Lacob is paying a historic luxury tax bill for the most expensive roster in league history.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
MacKinnon had the second-longest home point streak in league history.
—Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 6 Apr. 2024
The Golden Knights had a three-game sweep of Loyola in league play.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2024
Adding to the challenge, some Haitian authorities are in league with the smugglers.
—Amanda Coletta, Washington Post, 5 Apr. 2024
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.
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