shoplift
Americanverb (used with object)
verb (used without object)
Other Word Forms
- antishoplifting adjective
Etymology
Origin of shoplift
First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from shoplifter
Example Sentences
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There is an "epidemic of everyday crime", the Home Secretary says, such as shoplifting and phone theft.
From BBC
She explained that "shoplifting entrepreneurs" knew how to sell a product they were familiar with into the right market "almost immediately".
From BBC
"We're seeing reductions in almost all crime types, certainly in shoplifting and robbery," he said.
From BBC
But Ms. Andrews had said something about “shoplifting,” so I guess everyone’s jumping on the term.
From Literature
Even before the rise in shoplifting since the pandemic, the CSJ said 70% of shoplifting incidents were committed by these people.
From BBC
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