Examples of shoplifter in a Sentence
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That’s because Hardman’s counterpart at CVS, Ben Dugan, had connected a group of repeat shoplifters at the chain to the pawnshop.
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Jeannette Neumann, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Also, Frank struggles with whether to publicly support Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) on a policy decision and Eddie is determined to teach a young shoplifter a lesson.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2024
At Home Depot, security personnel in stores are trained to address shoplifters to reduce the risks to customers and employees.
—Jennifer Williams-Alvarez, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2024
Research shows that shoplifters usually view stealing as a low-risk way to cope with their physical, emotional or economic stress.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
With theft and crime being one of the more prevalent issues, Giant limited the number of entrances at its stores to create more obstacles for shoplifters — a tactic that drew objections from the city’s fire inspector.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023
Advertisement Donald Trump, in a speech to California Republicans on Dec. 1, called for shoplifters to be shot on sight.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
There shouldn’t be a dollar limit that allows shoplifters to steal without consequences.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
While some companies are bringing back more humans in stores, others hope that doubling down on technology will deter shoplifters.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
Jeannette Neumann, Fortune, 20 Mar. 2024
Also, Frank struggles with whether to publicly support Mayor Chase (Dylan Walsh) on a policy decision and Eddie is determined to teach a young shoplifter a lesson.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 11 Feb. 2024
At Home Depot, security personnel in stores are trained to address shoplifters to reduce the risks to customers and employees.
—Jennifer Williams-Alvarez, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2024
Research shows that shoplifters usually view stealing as a low-risk way to cope with their physical, emotional or economic stress.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
With theft and crime being one of the more prevalent issues, Giant limited the number of entrances at its stores to create more obstacles for shoplifters — a tactic that drew objections from the city’s fire inspector.
—Meagan Flynn, Washington Post, 11 Aug. 2023
Advertisement Donald Trump, in a speech to California Republicans on Dec. 1, called for shoplifters to be shot on sight.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2023
There shouldn’t be a dollar limit that allows shoplifters to steal without consequences.
—Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 5 Feb. 2024
While some companies are bringing back more humans in stores, others hope that doubling down on technology will deter shoplifters.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Jan. 2024
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“Shoplifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplifter. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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shoplifter
noun
shop·lift·er
-ˌlif-tər 
: a person who shoplifts
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