partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Early in the show’s run, Todd Bridges’ Willis on “Diff’rent Strokes” defined the big brother, a partner in crime you could get in trouble with but would also stick up for you.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2025

Santaolalla has just arrived for a photo session at the recording studio that he shares with Aníbal Kerpel, his decades-long co-producer, virtuoso sound engineer and musical partner in crime.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 23, 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

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

Ever since I first came to the hospital more than ten years ago, she’s been the respiratory therapist here, slipping candy to me and the other CFers, like my partner in crime Poe.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott