How to Use anti-theft in a Sentence

anti-theft

adjective
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  • Installing an anti-theft device, such as a steering wheel lock or alarm system, can also deter potential thieves.
    — Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Snag this anti-theft bag for a whopping 57 percent off.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Plus, there's an anti-theft pocket to hold valuables and a USB port for easy charging of devices while on the go.
    — Casey Clark, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
  • Shopping carts are required to have anti-theft wheel locks.
    — Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
  • So make a day of it—help install a friend's anti-theft device and swap cars for another round.
    — Katherine Keeler, Car and Driver, 30 July 2023
  • For the anti-theft software to work, the vehicle must be locked using a button on the key fob — not by turning the metal key in the door lock.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Both Hyundai and Kia have been taking steps to equip those models with anti-theft hardware and software.
    — Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 3 Aug. 2023
  • More:How effective is the Hyundai, Kia anti-theft software?
    — Christina Hall, Detroit Free Press, 19 Nov. 2024
  • His anti-theft precautions were two big mirrors angled from the ceiling and his old mother on a stool at the back.
    — Addie Citchens, The New Yorker, 5 Feb. 2024
  • Read on for more anti-theft travel accessories, from a best-selling money belt to a pouch that goes in your bra.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023
  • That vulnerability led to a spike in thefts, even in the wake of the anti-theft software rollout.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 7 Aug. 2024
  • Wear the bag with the exterior pouch facing your chest to use it as an anti-theft feature for your valuables.
    — Andie Kanaras, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2024
  • The anti-theft zippers can help keep your valuables safe from pickpockets.
    — Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure, 9 Oct. 2024
  • But there are also anti-theft accessories that'll protect your valuables and give you peace of mind.
    — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 28 July 2024
  • The redesign was not done as an anti-theft measure, according to the retailer.
    — Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 9 June 2023
  • Despite the development of the anti-theft software, some Kia and Hyundai owners are still falling victim to the crimes.
    — Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2024
  • Once police arrived, an anti-theft alarm was sounded, which is when police say Johnson fled the scene.
    — Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
  • Day trippers can depend on the ease of the crossbody, with four convenient pockets and an anti-theft design.
    — Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2024
  • More than a dozen states are calling for a federal recall of Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a lack of anti-theft features.
    — Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Apr. 2023
  • But such anti-theft measures can turn away paying customers who don't want to wait for an attendant just to add a pack of peanuts to their shopping bags.
    — Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 3 June 2024
  • The surge began last summer, as crooks began lifting Kias and Hyundais, many of which lack anti-theft protections.
    — John H. Tucker, cleveland, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Progressive and State Farm have dropped some older Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to their lack of anti-theft features.
    — Grace Hauck, USA TODAY, 20 Mar. 2023
  • This bundle comes with three cameras with anti-theft mounts, four batteries, a charging station and a yard sign.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 13 Sep. 2024
  • But luckily for you, Amazon's best-selling key fob holder is an all-star in the anti-theft department.
    — Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2023
  • There are an amazing amount of pockets in the main compartment, on the front of the bag, on the sides for a water bottle, and even hidden in the back of the bag as an anti-theft feature for your passport or wallet.
    — Jackie Cucco, Travel + Leisure, 15 July 2024
  • In public garages and lots, park near the entrance. Install a catalytic converter anti-theft device such as a cage or steel plates.
    — Jessica Guynn, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2023
  • The back of the bag is also fitted with an anti-theft pocket that’s the ideal place to store your phone and passport for safekeeping while traveling through busy areas.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Sometimes anti-theft backpacks look a little clunky and dated — but not the Matein Travel Laptop Backpack.
    — Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
  • Avast, McAfee, and a few others have come to the same conclusion, removing anti-theft from their Android offerings.
    — PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
  • The former had confidence, skill, and know-how; the rest of us had YouTube tutorials on removing anti-theft skewers.
    — Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024

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