partner in crime
Example Sentences
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His handling of “By the Sea,” the Act 2 duet with Margherita, forensically details Sweeney’s growing distaste for the conjugal fantasies of his partner in crime.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026
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
In an Instagram post, he thanked his producers, co-hosts and listeners, saving a special shout-out for "partner in crime" Vick, writing: "I'll miss being on air with you every day."
From BBC • Feb. 21, 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
