partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Yet he’s in a fairly distant second place to reigning Screen Actors Guild Award winner Martin Short, whose partner in crime, Steve Martin, barely makes the bottom rung of the first-round ladder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

Grace’s parents exchanged a glance, and she once again wished for a partner in crime.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway