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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His last three squads at KU went undefeated in league play, claimed Big Eight Conference team titles each year and advanced to the NCAA Championships in each of those three seasons.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Lynx’s active roster has combined for 212 postseason appearances, the third-most in league history, behind only the New York Liberty (252) and Las Vegas Aces (249).
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Collier is the second player in league history to finish with a 50-40-90 percentage for field goals, 3-pointers and free throws.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Nakase led the Valkyries to a 23-21 record in their first season and led the Golden State to the playoffs, becoming the first expansion team in league history to make the postseason in its first year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 Sep. 2025
The Lynx’s active roster has combined for 212 postseason appearances, the third-most in league history, behind only the New York Liberty (252) and Las Vegas Aces (249).
—Jenn Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Collier is the second player in league history to finish with a 50-40-90 percentage for field goals, 3-pointers and free throws.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 12 Sep. 2025
Nakase led the Valkyries to a 23-21 record in their first season and led the Golden State to the playoffs, becoming the first expansion team in league history to make the postseason in its first year.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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