shoplift

Example Sentences

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Entire carts full of items with no supervision at self-checkout is an invitation to shoplift, especially to those with limited resources.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2023

Last year, Lola was working full-time on a good salary and she didn't shoplift.

From BBC • Jul. 29, 2023

Mr. Hayes said people seem to be feeling less shame and embarrassment when they shoplift.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

“The family knows her to be a hard-working young lady who didn’t shoplift, didn’t steal and was able to afford to purchase things that she needed and wanted,” Caleb said.

From Washington Post • Nov. 12, 2022

He’ll know something’s up in the same way he always knows which customer is going to shoplift or who’s good for an IOU and who’s not.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon