league

Example Sentences

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The goals, the energy, the sense of occasion, it's everything that's been missing in the league.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

On Saturday, a pair of defensive mistakes led to two Minnesota United goals and a 2-1 loss that extended the Galaxy’s winless streak to four games in league play.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Delle Donne became the first player in league history to shoot more than 50% from the field, 40% from three-point range and 90% from the free-throw line.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

As the German said after the match, if Rangers win six games they win the league.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

To the rest of us he complained that Camilla was out of her league, and a hindrance to serious scholarship.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt