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as in organization
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest
a league of concerned parishioners who are seeking a greater voice in church affairs
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as in coalition
an association of persons, parties, or states for mutual assistance and protection
created to avert future wars, the League of Nations was a forerunner of the United Nations
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as in type
one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic
that falls into a different league of fiction—the popular novel
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as in to cooperate
to form or enter into an association that furthers the interests of its members
the whole block leagued together to keep a liquor store from opening in their neighborhood
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as in to collaborate
to participate or assist in a joint effort to accomplish an end
some unlikely political bedfellows leagued together to get the bill passed
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Recent Examples of league
Brendan Le, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That will depend at least in part on the league’s appetite for more Aaron Rodgers.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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As the Chiefs have risen to become the best team in the league, attention on Brittany's game-day style has skyrocketed.
—Brendan Le, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
That will depend at least in part on the league’s appetite for more Aaron Rodgers.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
Women’s Sports conference in October, three investors believe that capital needs to move in other arenas outside of the teams and leagues themselves.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The leagued also honored Willie Mays, the baseball icon who died on Tuesday and used to call Rickwood Field home.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 21 June 2024
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What Types of Bacteria Are Lurking in Your Reusable Water Bottle? According to the Water Quality Association, a not-for-profit organization in the water treatment industry, all drinking water contains microbes or heterotrophic microorganisms, a catch-all term for types of bacteria, mold, or yeast.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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Along with working for the organization, Winn has covered the Giants as an analyst for NBC Sports Bay Area since 2013.Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In October last year, the administration of President Nicolás Maduro and a coalition of opposition parties agreed to terms for free and fair elections in what was known as the Barbados Agreement.Tirana Hassan, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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The Missouri measure was placed on the ballot via an initiative petition, launched in January by a coalition of the state’s pro sports teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, St, Louis Blues, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Current.Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Local police are barred from cooperating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement on civil deportations or detainers, and undocumented migrants can’t be arrested based on their status.Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
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The first was a plea deal from a former officer who was not at the raid and became a cooperating witness in another case.Dylan Lovan, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
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Instead of focusing on what could divide North Korea from China, the United States should collaborate with the Chinese government to rein in North Korea’s volatile behavior.Sungmin Cho, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Chua’s priorities include strengthening the city’s fire and police department and collaborating with community members and developers to make more affordable housing.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Furthermore, the global rules of the game have changed since 2017, when existing U.S. initiatives, coalitions, and institutions still had a lot of juice.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Shah also floated a permanent BBC charter, bringing the company in line with other institutions such as the Bank of England or U.K. Sport.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Chord Energy said the workers aren’t represented by a union.Judith Kohler, The Denver Post, 7 Nov. 2024
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She was endorsed by the IPS teacher’s union, as was Impink for the District 4 seat.Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
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This economic pain is a kind that cuts through demographic lines.Jasmine Cui, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Here’s the description: The Superstitious Man is the kind who washes his hands in three springs, sprinkles himself with water from a temple font, puts a laurel sprig in his mouth, and then is ready for the day’s perambulations.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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While there will be time enough to debate our continuing differences, now is the time to recognize that that which unites us is greater than that which divides us.Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
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Despite a lack of funding for even basic educational necessities, and school district leaders who only care about the barest minimum standards, these educators are united by their drive to surpass expectations and encourage their students to do the same.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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“League.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/league. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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