partner in crime
Example Sentences
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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
"Homi would dress up as Santa Claus and make his appearance in all sorts of dramatic ways. And Mary was his partner in crime there," Roy Wadia recalls.
From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024
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
