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accomplice

[uh-kom-plis] / əˈkɒm plɪs /


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Left in the dust was the man’s accomplice, Natali Ray, a 57-year-old aspiring novelist and mom of three from England who was arrested at the scene.

From The Wall Street Journal May 31, 2026

According to the Justice Department, Do and an accomplice tried to export 292 loggerhead musk turtles to Taiwan.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

Melania Trump instead decided to read a statement that distanced her from any connection to Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 9, 2026

“When you combine accomplice liability, felony murder, and the death penalty, it is a toxic stew,” professor Maria Kolar, of Oklahoma City University School of Law, told me.

From Slate Mar. 6, 2026

He’s used to being an accomplice in my plans, so he doesn’t question me, just starts running along the sidelines toward the goal.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau

Using stolen identities, AI tools and U.S. accomplices, its operatives have cheated their way into remote jobs at American companies—funneling millions of dollars back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

According to German public broadcaster DW, which cited German media reports, the suspect is accused of leading a team of seven accomplices in an operation to destroy three of the four Nord Stream gas pipelines.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

Bryant, who was identified by DNA testing, did not name his accomplices, media present in the courtroom reported Monday.

From Barron's Apr. 27, 2026

Many are believed to be eager to become “snitches” against former accomplices, including crooked politicians and cops.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

More than mother and son, they were accomplices in solitude.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez




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