partner in crime
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“If he’s here,” Garrett said, “I’m going to be excited to be his teammate, his partner in crime, and I think we’re going to do great things.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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
He said he was glad he got to share "every single good memory I have in life with my brother, my best friend and my number one partner in crime".
From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025
Besides, I was in no big hurry to meet up with Fang's partner in crime, wasn’t sure I was going to be cool in the face of that.
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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