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Recent Examples of shoplift
According to the National Retail Federation, shoplifting incidents have risen 93% since the pre-Covid period.
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Freddy Kuo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Half Moon Bay Safeway near Main Street and North Cabrillo Highway at about 3 a.m. Saturday on reports of two suspects allegedly shoplifting from the grocery store.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, teens can experiment with shoplifting online.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
The legislation was named for Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who had been arrested for shoplifting and paroled back into the country prior to the attack.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Freddy Kuo, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a Half Moon Bay Safeway near Main Street and North Cabrillo Highway at about 3 a.m. Saturday on reports of two suspects allegedly shoplifting from the grocery store.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 31 Mar. 2025
Today, teens can experiment with shoplifting online.
—Jana Pollack, Parents, 31 Mar. 2025
The legislation was named for Georgia nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed by a Venezuelan migrant who had been arrested for shoplifting and paroled back into the country prior to the attack.
—Julia Manchester, The Hill, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplift
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This week in politics The landmark Kansas-Missouri agreement that largely stopped the two states from poaching Kansas City metro businesses from one another risks collapsing in August, after Missouri lawmakers failed to pass an extension.—
Jonathan Shorman,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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Mediation between the Pac-12 and Mountain West continues Nitty gritty: The conferences met for several days, and perhaps the entire week, but did not resolve the poaching penalty and exit fee lawsuits that have more than $100 million at stake.—
Jon Wilner,
Mercury News,
24 May 2025
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Sizes are limited, so don’t wait too long to snatch up a pair of these gorgeous leather wedges.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2025
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Read Next National Bear learns ‘bad behaviors’ from Colorado resident’s trash habits, officials say May 22, 2025 3:23 PM Read Next National Bear snatches trail cam in its mouth — and is caught on video.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2025
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In the morning, the restaurant doubles as a coffee shop where guests can grab drip coffee, fresh juices, and a small selection of hot and cold breakfast options, including the beloved Hawaiian classic, Loco Moco.—
Jalyn Robinson,
Travel + Leisure,
25 May 2025
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The colorful bar framed in bright neon lights is on the main concourse, so people walking by can grab a drink and head to the casino or other favorite activity, Allen said.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
24 May 2025
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Bassett could have done the same a minute later, but rifled a tough-angled shot at RSL goalkeeper Rafael Cabral.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
17 May 2025
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The youngster picked the ball up on the right-wing before cutting inside and rifling a shot into the top corner of the net.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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Officials with the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms conducted a search at Ross’ home in Oklahoma and seized materials that were used to build the explosive devices, police said.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Israel imposed a blockade on all supplies entering Gaza in March, saying Hamas was seizing supplies meant for civilians - a charge the group denies.—
Nidal al-Mughrabi,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Best new cars in 2025: See Consumer Reports' top picks for reliability, safety and moreNeed a break?—
Nora Eckert,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Then Tavares basically spent all seven years refusing to pick a lane.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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In summer, listen for the sound of cicadas or wind rustling through the leaves.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
9 May 2025
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The men heard rustling in the bushes uphill to their right.—
Benjamin Alva Polley,
Rolling Stone,
10 May 2025
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In effect, advocates of a higher SALT deduction have hijacked the entire budget process in pursuit of a self-serving carve-out that has crowded out everything else under discussion.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 May 2025
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In the past Hamas reportedly has hijacked food aid, retaining some for its own forces and selling what remains to the public.—
Dina Kraft,
Christian Science Monitor,
20 May 2025
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“Shoplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplift. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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