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accomplice

[uh-kom-plis] / əˈkɒm plɪs /


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Left in the dust was the man’s accomplice, Natali Ray, a 57-year-old aspiring novelist and mom of three from England who was arrested at the scene.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 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

Melania Trump instead decided to read a statement that distanced her from any connection to Epstein and his convicted accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

This law encompasses everyone involved in that felony, holding them equally responsible under a doctrine called accomplice liability.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

Either the kid they’d caught last night had a hidden accomplice, or someone else had sneaked onto the property after Curly had departed.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen




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