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Examples of shoplifter in a Sentence
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Drug offenders and shoplifters across the state currently face a misdemeanor for breaking the law.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 20 Sep. 2024
Taylor Wilson: And how often do shoplifters get caught?
Daniel De Vise:
Around half said that they'd been caught.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 10 Aug. 2024
Ironically, many shoplifters point to higher prices as their justification for stealing.
—Casey Harper | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Aug. 2024
Businesses keep eye out for shoplifters Businesses keep eye out for shoplifters 01:53
Inflation has led to price surges at grocery stores, car dealerships and even dine-in restaurants nationwide.
—Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 30 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1680, in the meaning defined above
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“Shoplifter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shoplifter. Accessed 8 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
shoplifter
noun
shop·lift·er
-ˌlif-tər
: a person who shoplifts
Legal Definition
shoplifter
noun
shop·lift·er
: one who shoplifts
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