partner in crime

Example Sentences

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Gibson’s mother was her partner in crime, personally and professionally, her whole life.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 3, 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

"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

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

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman