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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Haliburton’s the second player in league history to record a 30-point triple-double with no turnovers.
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As shared by FanDuel on X, Reese became the fastest player in league history to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
She's already tied for the WNBA record for the most 20-point, 10-assist games in league history and set the record last year for the most assists in a single season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
The Yankees signed him to the largest contract in league history for a left-handed pitcher, exactly one week after Juan Soto finalized his megadeal with the crosstown Mets.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
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Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
As shared by FanDuel on X, Reese became the fastest player in league history to reach 500 points and 500 rebounds.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
She's already tied for the WNBA record for the most 20-point, 10-assist games in league history and set the record last year for the most assists in a single season.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2025
The Yankees signed him to the largest contract in league history for a left-handed pitcher, exactly one week after Juan Soto finalized his megadeal with the crosstown Mets.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 24 May 2025
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“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.
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