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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The league, which will use a 3-on-3 format, was formed to give WNBA players a domestic league to play in during their offseason, while seeking to bridge the pay gap between them and NBA counterparts.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Noun
The league runs with the help of donations, volunteers and the city's parks department.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Dec. 2024
The league, which will use a 3-on-3 format, was formed to give WNBA players a domestic league to play in during their offseason, while seeking to bridge the pay gap between them and NBA counterparts.
—Tim Baysinger, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Verb
Women’s Sports conference in October, three investors believe that capital needs to move in other arenas outside of the teams and leagues themselves.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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Since canines’ role in improving the well-being of individuals became evident, many organizations entered the market, offering professional training services tailored to specific needs.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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O’Donnell’s story reminded me of the insidious way in which an organization’s culture and purpose can shift.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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Most of the clashes involve Kurdish groups under the banner of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) and pro-Turkish elements of the Free Syrian Army (FSA), which are part of the broader coalition that ousted Bashar al-Assad.Tim Lister, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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The New Democrats’ endorsement of Connolly is not surprising, given that the Virginia Democrat is a member of the coalition.Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Dec. 2024
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China has confirmed its willingness to cooperate with the United States on implementing President-elect Donald Trump's mass deportation policy.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Pennsylvania State Police Lt. Col. George Bivens said Mangione was initially cooperative and then stopped cooperating with investigators.Alex Sundby, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The trio collaborated with leading experts to source and capture the aromatic essences of plants, flowers and fruits.Rachel King, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The duo famously collaborated on The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical Album, which went viral and earned them a Grammy award for best musical theater album in 2022.Emily Blackwood, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Other institutions involved included Cal Poly Pomona, the National Park Service, UCLA, the University of Nebraska and Harvard Westlake High School.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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That cultural institutions are serving as a new town square, a place where people come together to discuss the issues of the day.Tori Latham, Robb Report, 6 Dec. 2024
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Monique and Chris married in March 2012 but eventually ended their union in 2023 after the TV personality filed for divorce.Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 Dec. 2024
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Over 98,000 workers took part in the first round of strikes on Dec. 2, the union IG Metall said at the time.Sophie Kiderlin,Jenni Reid,Holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
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Shapes of all kinds have been trending for the past five years, but primarily almond (oval with a more pointed tip), square, and coffin.Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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And ultimately, if casual viewers such as myself are to pay to watch the Galaxy or LAFC on a screen of some kind, the on-field product will be why.Dylan Hernández, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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Each timepiece is special in its own way, but the three are united by key elements.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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Although Ryan Reynolds united several familiar faces in Deadpool & Wolverine, there’s one superhero not even James Gunn could convince him to revive.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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