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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All considered, the Heat did a sound job of retooling the roster at the trade deadline, but the team’s ceiling took an obvious hit by dealing one of the best playoff-risers in league history in Jimmy Butler.
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James Jackson, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
According to soccer database Transfermarkt, MLS generated nearly $250 million in player sales across the most recent summer and winter transfer windows, which was nearly double the next-best mark in league history and included nine deals with fees of $10 million or greater.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Once the game kicks off, the Chargers will be the first franchise in league history to compete in NFL games on five continents.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
This puts the iPhone 16e in league with entry-level Android flagships such as the $649.99 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the $499 Google Pixel 8a.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
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James Jackson, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025
According to soccer database Transfermarkt, MLS generated nearly $250 million in player sales across the most recent summer and winter transfer windows, which was nearly double the next-best mark in league history and included nine deals with fees of $10 million or greater.
—Justin Birnbaum, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
Once the game kicks off, the Chargers will be the first franchise in league history to compete in NFL games on five continents.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
This puts the iPhone 16e in league with entry-level Android flagships such as the $649.99 Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the $499 Google Pixel 8a.
—Eric Zeman, PCMAG, 19 Feb. 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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