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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This year’s seventh different champion in seven years – a list that includes both the Celtics and Lakers – is a glaring exception in league history.
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John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The Spartans swept all three foes by 7-0 scores to become the first school in league history to win four consecutive state tennis crowns.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
The £151 million ($205 million) growth is the largest two-year revenue leap by dollar amount in league history.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
The 2023-24 Celtics also ranked among the best statistical squads in league history (64 wins, 11.7 net rating, 11.3-point margin of victory), but the Thunder were markedly better in all three categories – all while playing in a much more formidable Western Conference.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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John Cassillo, Forbes.com, 7 June 2025
The Spartans swept all three foes by 7-0 scores to become the first school in league history to win four consecutive state tennis crowns.
—Dave Wright, Twin Cities, 5 June 2025
The £151 million ($205 million) growth is the largest two-year revenue leap by dollar amount in league history.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 5 June 2025
The 2023-24 Celtics also ranked among the best statistical squads in league history (64 wins, 11.7 net rating, 11.3-point margin of victory), but the Thunder were markedly better in all three categories – all while playing in a much more formidable Western Conference.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 4 June 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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