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The plot follows a trio of professional shoplifters (Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie and Taylour Paige) who set their sights on a ruthless fast-fashion mogul (Demi Moore).
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Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
The most original movie of the summer stars Keke Palmer as Corvette, a professional shoplifter learning to harness the power of sisterly solidarity — and a magical portal — in Boots Riley’s inventive follow-up to Sorry to Bother You.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Meat has become a primary target for shoplifters, according to recent data.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The scene involves an unsavory routine on how to recognize a shoplifter.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
The most original movie of the summer stars Keke Palmer as Corvette, a professional shoplifter learning to harness the power of sisterly solidarity — and a magical portal — in Boots Riley’s inventive follow-up to Sorry to Bother You.
—Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 18 Apr. 2026
Meat has become a primary target for shoplifters, according to recent data.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 15 Apr. 2026
The scene involves an unsavory routine on how to recognize a shoplifter.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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“Shoplifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplifter. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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shoplifter
noun
shop·lift·er
-ˌlif-tər 
: a person who shoplifts
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