How to Use anti-theft in a Sentence
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Snag this anti-theft bag for a whopping 57 percent off.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Peoplemag, 25 Mar. 2024
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Shopping carts are required to have anti-theft wheel locks.
—Maria Halkias, Dallas News, 9 Mar. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The redesign was not done as an anti-theft measure, according to the retailer.
—Parija Kavilanz, CNN, 9 June 2023
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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
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Once police arrived, an anti-theft alarm was sounded, which is when police say Johnson fled the scene.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 24 Mar. 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Sometimes anti-theft backpacks look a little clunky and dated — but not the Matein Travel Laptop Backpack.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2023
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Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been the subject of thefts and damage in communities throughout Northeast Ohio and the country because of their lack of anti-theft controls.
—cleveland, 14 July 2023
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The online dashboard is also the spot to manage the parental control and anti-theft components and the password manager introduced in this bundle.
—PCMAG, 22 Jan. 2024
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It’s made of a slash-resistant material and has other anti-theft features like compartments that lock and an adjustable strap to keep it secure to your body.
—Alex Nelson, Peoplemag, 1 June 2024
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Frequently Asked Questions What is an anti-theft backpack?
—Chris Abell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2024
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The main bag is divided into partitions, and the rear anti-theft zipper keeps valuables extra secure.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 14 Feb. 2024
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Many Hyundais and Kias lacked anti-theft immobilizers, which social media users exploited in how-to videos.
—Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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On the good side: Some of the anti-theft features might be useful; there are regular software updates; and the company's Black Friday sale brings one of its bikes closer to a realistic price.
—John Timmer, Ars Technica, 24 Nov. 2023
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Perfect for anyone who fears what’s going on behind their back, the bag is designed with anti-theft RFID-blocking technology in its many pockets.
—Kristine Solomon, Travel + Leisure, 13 Aug. 2023
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Cleveland, Seattle, St. Louis and at least five other cities have alleged the auto makers didn’t install anti-theft technology to cut costs.
—Joseph Pisani, wsj.com, 13 Apr. 2023
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Each unit can hold 25 packages at a time and is equipped with two security cameras, LED lighting and anti-theft mechanisms on the locker compartments.
—Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2024
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Check with your insurance agent to verify if these, or other anti-theft devices, qualify you for a discount.
—Steven Glass, Car and Driver, 9 June 2023
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