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
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
Instead, our Maine Coon kitten arrived and instantly became Clyde's partner in crime.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 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
“Starr, your partner in crime is on the phone,” she says.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
