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 bubble title is no better, no worse than any other in league history.
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Miami finished 10-3 last season and went 6-2 in league play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
The Argentine forward has 12 goals and seven assists in league play this season, his best return in three seasons in purple.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
That combination usually lands you somewhere in the middle in league circles.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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The Athletic Nba Staff, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2025
Miami finished 10-3 last season and went 6-2 in league play.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 July 2025
The Argentine forward has 12 goals and seven assists in league play this season, his best return in three seasons in purple.
—Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 July 2025
That combination usually lands you somewhere in the middle in league circles.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 16 July 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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