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

Instead, our Maine Coon kitten arrived and instantly became Clyde's partner in crime.

From Salon • Dec. 6, 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

"Homi would dress up as Santa Claus and make his appearance in all sorts of dramatic ways. And Mary was his partner in crime there," Roy Wadia recalls.

From BBC • Feb. 17, 2024

Grace’s parents exchanged a glance, and she once again wished for a partner in crime.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway