in league

idiom

: working with someone especially to do something dishonest
He suspects that they are in league together against him.
often + with
She denies that she is in league with corrupt officials.

Examples of in league in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
At just 29 years old, Patrick Mahomes is already being discussed in the same breath as NFL legends, having cemented himself as one of the greatest quarterbacks in league history. Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 8 Feb. 2025 The Sabers end the regular season Feb. 17 at Eastview in league play. Tom Schardin, Twin Cities, 6 Feb. 2025 Brady also won seven Super Bowls, the most of any player in league history. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2025 Brady’s seven Super Bowl wins, the most of any player in league history, include six with the New England Patriots (2001, 2003, 2004, 2014, 2016 and 2018 seasons) and the one with the Bucs after the 2020 season. Antwan Staley, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for in league 

Dictionary Entries Near in league

Cite this Entry

“In league.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20league. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!