partner in crime
Example Sentences
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In Highsmith, Hitchcock found his true partner in crime.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Since Arisu had been the ultimate winner previously, Banda deems him a worthy partner in crime and schemes to make him return by luring Usagi to Borderland, forcing Arisu to follow.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2025
Gibson’s mother was her partner in crime, personally and professionally, her whole life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2025
The organization-slash-cult run by Wenjie and her partner in crime Mike Evans is playing a very long game.
From New York Times ● Mar. 22, 2024
It’s me and my partner in crime, Lloyd Newman, catching you up on some things that have happened since we told you about our lives in 1993.
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
