accomplice

Example Sentences

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“When you combine accomplice liability, felony murder, and the death penalty, it is a toxic stew,” professor Maria Kolar, of Oklahoma City University School of Law, told me.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2026

At first, Zamora was helped by an accomplice, a technician for Portugal’s national flag carrier TAP—the company that would ultimately uncover the scam.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Korba is alleged to have had at least one accomplice.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

If you and I went to breakfast together, I would never ask, “Do you want a pancake for the table?” because I don’t need you to be my accomplice.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 2, 2026

Though he found no concrete evidence of arson, Cowie believed Holmes or an accomplice had started the fire.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson