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Recent Examples of shoplift
With this in mind, security technologies such as LPR technology and security cameras can be good investments for retailers looking to strengthen their security to dissuade retail crime and stop shoplifting—without hurting their shopping experience for retail customers.
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Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
More recently, a woman suspected of shoplifting from a cosmetics store received a nearly $1 million settlement in November after a Brentwood police K9 mauled her, biting and pulling off her scalp.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
When considering concerns about shoplifting and organized crime, the majority of survey respondents preferred online shopping over in-person shopping.
—Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
In an incisive observation of the way that an adult’s words can sometimes settle on a child with unusual weight, I-Jing absorbs this folk superstition without question, and begins to shoplift gaudy trinkets from surrounding market stalls, only ever using her evil left hand.
—Jessica Kiang, Variety, 15 May 2025
More recently, a woman suspected of shoplifting from a cosmetics store received a nearly $1 million settlement in November after a Brentwood police K9 mauled her, biting and pulling off her scalp.
—Devan Patel, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2025
When considering concerns about shoplifting and organized crime, the majority of survey respondents preferred online shopping over in-person shopping.
—Bailey Quintrell, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplift
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Andrej Sokolow | Picture Alliance | Getty Images When Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg poached Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang last week as part of a $14.3 billion investment in the artificial intelligence startup, he was apparently just getting started.—
Kate Rooney,
CNBC,
19 June 2025
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Altman said that Meta’s attempts to poach his staff have failed, at least so far.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
18 June 2025
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Last year a cat was caught leaping over the sink to snatch some spaghetti from the side.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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One night, a man on a bike unexpectedly pushed me over, snatched my phone, and rode furiously away.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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Squaring up Federico Dimarco, Yamal drove to the byline before chopping back — nearly sending Dimarco out of the stadium — taking a touch, and rifling the ball at goal from the tightest of angles.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Coming off two road defeats in a row, coach Mikey Varas’ team appreciated its return to San Diego but couldn’t overcome a young Californian named Diego. RSL midfielder Diego Luna, 21, rifled a high-quality goal in the first half and netted a second-half goal off a penalty kick.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2025
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In 2024, the DEA seized more than 60 million counterfeit pills and nearly 8,000 pounds of fentanyl powder nationwide — enough to deliver more than 380 million lethal doses.—
Mark Michalek,
Denver Post,
28 June 2025
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Speakers at the conference, aimed at helping Republicans hold the House and Senate, seized on Mamdani’s win as a symbol of the Democratic Party’s hard-left turn, using it to paint the entire party with the same brush.—
Samantha-Jo Roth,
The Washington Examiner,
27 June 2025
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Premium frozen fruit, picked and frozen at peak ripeness, is often better than fresh fruit.—
Carolynn Carreño,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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Since its Sundance debut, the film has played many festivals, from Cannes to Independent Film Festival Boston, which picked Sorry, Baby as the capstone for this year’s edition of the fest.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
26 June 2025
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Soft, sheer fabrics rustled against the interior walls as Anula surged through the concubine estate.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Create a Peaceful Atmosphere Environmental stimuli—from summer’s lingering sunsets to fellow campers rustling to twigs snapping in the woods—can disturb your precious sleep.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Mar. 2025
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Multiple national park advocacy groups, including some comprised of current and former NPS employees, have called for the public to hijack the government’s initiative by posting comments in support of national parks and their employees.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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But most user applications don't have kernel access specifically because a buggy app (or one hijacked by malware) with kernel access can bring the entire system down rather than just affecting the app.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 June 2025
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“Shoplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplift. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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