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Recent Examples of shoplift
But on Saturday, a New York City police sergeant was arrested and charged with two counts of petty larceny after officials said she was caught shoplifting at a Target on Long Island.
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Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In July 2023, authorities arrested Velez again, this time for allegedly shoplifting at a Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral, WBBH reported.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In My Life As A Mom' was intended to promote her lifestyle as an affluent social media influencer and does not suggest the items were shoplifted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Everett Collection Look to this film for another Christmastime tale of a shoplifting damsel in distress—this time, a single mother and war widow played by Janet Leigh.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
In July 2023, authorities arrested Velez again, this time for allegedly shoplifting at a Walmart on Del Prado Boulevard in Cape Coral, WBBH reported.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
In My Life As A Mom' was intended to promote her lifestyle as an affluent social media influencer and does not suggest the items were shoplifted.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2024
Photo: Courtesy of Everett Collection Look to this film for another Christmastime tale of a shoplifting damsel in distress—this time, a single mother and war widow played by Janet Leigh.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shoplift
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The increase in the stipend comes as the PGA Tour has increased the prize money pool in its competitions as LIV Golf began poaching some of the legacy tour’s biggest talents.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Winsor had been personally recruited by the developer Trammell Crow, who recognized his leadership skills and poached him from Texas Instruments.Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Muniz’s first touch controlled the ball, his second snatched a 2-1 win.Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Could the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch him from the San Francisco Giants' grasp?Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Herrera allegedly went to grab a knife while the victim – who was not identified by authorities other than being a woman – attempted to separate herself from him by closing her garage and locking her doors.Pilar Arias, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Outside of in-room dining, current options to grab a bite to eat include La Terrasse, Café Laurier, and Wilfrid's Restaurant.Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
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In the end, the inability to get a decisive third goal was costly, as, with just three minutes of normal time remaining, Jorgen Strand Larsen rifled in an equalizer to share the points.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Three plays later, Williams bought time and rifled a ball to receiver Rome Odunze for 15 yards into Seattle territory.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
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Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
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This is the last poll of 2024, but The Tennessean will pick it back up in January so be looking.Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
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John Phelan, founder of MSD Capital, was picked for secretary of the Navy, and Charles Kushner, father-in-law to Ivanka Trump and founder of Kushner Companies real estate firm, was chosen for ambassador to France.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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The fall foliage that sets the hills ablaze come October has long scattered, rustling leaves underfoot giving way to the hush of snow.Amiel Stanek, Bon Appétit, 26 Nov. 2024
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Found it, door open and summer breeze rustling that dress in the window.Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
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Organized Looting: Gangs are filling a power vacuum left by Israel in some parts of southern Gaza, hijacking desperately needed aid for Palestinian residents.Adam Rasgon, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
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Hill was charged on Nov. 8 with kidnapping while hijacking a vehicle, armed robbery and pointing a firearm at another.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Shoplift.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shoplift. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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