partner in crime

Example Sentences

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They cited the unlikely friendship between Judy and her partner in crime, a fox named Nick Wilde, as hope that they could find common ground with different family members.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

So he's been sort of my partner in crime and in a lot of songs over the years.

From Salon • May 22, 2024

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

Writing on social media on Saturday, North also mentioned his "partner in crime" Vick Hope, adding: "I'll miss being on air with you every day."

From BBC • Feb. 17, 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