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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He was listed on the NFL’s top-100 list in 2019, which ranked the best players in league history.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
For the first time in league history, three teams—the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, and Atlanta Dream—announced season-ticket sellouts.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 30 May 2024
Talk shows have debated whether Doncic and Kyrie Irving is the best offensive duo in league history.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
For a second straight year, the title belongs to No. 1 McDonogh, which is aiming to become the second team in league history to win three straight championships with Calvert Hall (2017-19) was the only program to accomplish the feat — so far.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 June 2024
For the first time in league history, three teams—the defending champion Las Vegas Aces, Dallas Wings, and Atlanta Dream—announced season-ticket sellouts.
—Sean Gregory, TIME, 30 May 2024
Talk shows have debated whether Doncic and Kyrie Irving is the best offensive duo in league history.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 26 May 2024
For a second straight year, the title belongs to No. 1 McDonogh, which is aiming to become the second team in league history to win three straight championships with Calvert Hall (2017-19) was the only program to accomplish the feat — so far.
—Glenn Graham, Baltimore Sun, 26 Mar. 2024
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.
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