partner in crime
Example Sentences
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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
Early in the show’s run, Todd Bridges’ Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes” defined the big brother, a partner in crime you could get in trouble with but would also stick up for you.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2025
On her days off, she explores new places and embarks on all-day adventures with her partner in crime and newly acquired fiancé.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 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
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
