Example sentences of "of the league [noun pl] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The Secretary of State for Employment sought to protest when my hon. Friend the Member for Sedgefield suggested to him that we were near the bottom of the league tables , saying that we should not take too much account of them . |
| 2 | In one of Europe 's sickest countries — Scotland 's heart disease and cancer rates cluster round the top of the league tables — Glasgow 's health record remains among the worst . |
| 3 | Big audiences are still attracted for the games of the league championships and the World Series that conclude the season , and for the All-Star contest in its middle . |
| 4 | And lively Bradford forward Fairbank completed the rout of the League leaders with a final touchdown after racing at top speed onto Watson 's delicate short pass . |
| 5 | John Camkin , chief executive of the League Managers ' Association , had written to Mr Taylor and Mr Parry suggesting that Mr Wilkinson , the association 's chairman , could help . |
| 6 | Earlier yesterday , John Camkin , chief executive of the League Managers ' Association , wrote to Mr Taylor and Mr Parry suggesting that Mr Wilkinson , the association 's chairman , could help resolve outstanding points . |
| 7 | Clark , managing director at Orient , has been appointed chief executive of the League Managers Association , but will continue his duties at the club . |
| 8 | He arrived at three o'clock , and by 3.20 Dennis was in Mr Chapman 's motor car en route to the home of the League Champions . ’ |