in league
phrase
: 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 Current became the first team in league history to sell out all of its home matches that year and now has a season-ticket base of around 8,000—more than four of the league’s 16 clubs are averaging in total attendance this year.
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Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
New Hampshire The Granite State also introduced the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, or HB1205, during its 2024 legislative session, putting its language in league with states like Idaho, Iowa, Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game.
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ABC News,
28 June 2026
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Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2026
New Hampshire The Granite State also introduced the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act, or HB1205, during its 2024 legislative session, putting its language in league with states like Idaho, Iowa, Florida, Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Michaela Onyenwere scored 30 points and Kiki Iriafen added 27 for the Mystics (9-9), who became the first team in league history to have three players score at least 27 points in the same game.
—
ABC News,
28 June 2026
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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