partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Since Arisu had been the ultimate winner previously, Banda deems him a worthy partner in crime and schemes to make him return by luring Usagi to Borderland, forcing Arisu to follow.

From Salon • Sep. 26, 2025

Yet he’s in a fairly distant second place to reigning Screen Actors Guild Award winner Martin Short, whose partner in crime, Steve Martin, barely makes the bottom rung of the first-round ladder.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2025

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

Good-bye, best friend and partner in crime; hello, pain-in-the-butt brother.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman