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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Those two victories helped the Spartans finish 8-6 in league play and give Mountain View the No. 6 seed, while Homestead was No. 8.
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
The Warriors defeated Canyon Crest twice in league play, 14-12 and 14-10.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
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Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 24 May 2024
The Warriors defeated Canyon Crest twice in league play, 14-12 and 14-10.
—Jim Lindgren, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 May 2024
See all Example Sentences for in league
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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