partner in crime

Example Sentences

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They cited the unlikely friendship between Judy and her partner in crime, a fox named Nick Wilde, as hope that they could find common ground with different family members.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 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

Besides, I was in no big hurry to meet up with Fang's partner in crime, wasn’t sure I was going to be cool in the face of that.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx