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in league with

Idioms

Also, in cahoots with. In close cooperation or in partnership with, often secretly or in a conspiracy. For example, “For anybody on the road might be a robber, or in league with robbers” (Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities, 1859), or We suspect that the mayor is in cahoots with the construction industry. The first term dates from the mid-1500s. The variant, a colloquialism dating from the early 1800s, may come from the French cahute, “a small hut or cabin,” and may allude to the close quarters in such a dwelling.

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in league with

The Chinese tech giant gave a preview of its latest AI model that it said put it in league with Anthropic and other leading AI developers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026

"They suspect them of being in league with the Malian army, which is why there were these reprisals," added the other man, dressed in a green boubou robe and traditional turban.

From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2025

Now, in league with a quirky, baseball-focused non-profit, he’s composed a suite for Jackie Robinson’s centennial.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2025

The endorsement puts Swift in league with other pop stars like Billie Eilish, Charli XCX, and Olivia Rodrigo, as well as a grip of elected Republicans.

From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2024

He was as old as my father but in league with the younger generation.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides

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