Definitions
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- noun Plural form of
league . - verb Third-person singular simple present indicative form of
league .
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Support
Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word leagues.
Examples
-
As for the tired old argument that 9.5% of African-Americans in the big leagues is close to the general population, well, that in itself is dubious.
-
Since the purpose of these leagues is recreation for a group of people excluded from the “regular” leagues, rules that limit the participation of heterosexuals are created to maintain that purpose.
The Volokh Conspiracy » Enough with the Ridiculous Hyperbole! 2010
-
Some have been found on quite a high mountain near Ixtlahuacan, two leagues from the lake.
Did you know? The first scientific account of Lake Chapala comes from 1839 2009
-
Some have been found on quite a high mountain near Ixtlahuacan, two leagues from the lake.
Did you know? The first scientific account of Lake Chapala comes from 1839 2009
-
She arrived in safety at a town about twenty leagues from the cottage of De Lacey, when her attendant fell dangerously ill.
Chapter 14 2010
-
These costs are lessened in leagues that allow $0 FAAB bids and amplified in leagues with higher minimum bids.
A fairer way for fantasy leagues to dole out free agents 2008
-
Particularly in leagues where players are kept from one season to the next, these methods often assign players a minimal salary or low-round slot that is out of sync with the player's true value in a competitive market.
A fairer way for fantasy leagues to dole out free agents 2008
-
Just like in the majors, the trading deadline in many fantasy leagues is fast approaching.
-
Lance Berkman, Astros: The leading candidate for National League MVP has done everything well, but what's helped make him so valuable in fantasy leagues is his career-high 10 stolen bases.
-
For those in leagues where rosters go deep and there aren't many players to choose from in the free agent pool, these are guys with some upside who might be available and are worth a low-risk flier.
Comments
Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.