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accomplice

[uh-kom-plis] / əˈkɒm plɪs /


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His high-profile targets went on to include the future French president Nicolas Sarkozy in 1997 -- although in that case he had an accomplice lob the actual pie for fear of being recognised.

From Barron's Aug. 24, 2026

Could he have had an accomplice secretly conveying perfect computer-generated moves?

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

The judgement as to how far a victim can also be termed an accomplice is nuanced, says Bridgette Carr, professor of clinical law at Michigan University, who has worked extensively with victims of human trafficking.

From BBC May 19, 2026

After unsuccessfully exporting the turtles, Do tried to conceal his role by telling his accomplice he had sold them to other domestic buyers, said authorities.

From Los Angeles Times May 16, 2026

And the past held only this wisdom: that love was a damaging mistake, and its accomplice, hope, a treacherous illusion.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini

Using stolen identities, AI tools and U.S. accomplices, its operatives have cheated their way into remote jobs at American companies—funneling millions of dollars back to Kim Jong Un’s regime.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

The court ruled he did not act alone but after Knox and Sollecito were acquitted, no other accomplices were convicted.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

Prosecutors said the detained person is "strongly suspected of having committed the offences, and that there is a risk of flight, destruction of evidence, and collusion with accomplices or witnesses".

From Barron's Jul. 28, 2026

Many are believed to be eager to become “snitches” against former accomplices, including crooked politicians and cops.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

The police investigation seemed to confirm that Guiteau had no accomplices.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow




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