shoplifting
IPA: ʃˈɑpɫɪftɪŋ
noun
- (uncountable) The action of stealing goods from a shop; the action of the verb shoplift.
- (countable) A theft from a shop during trading hours.
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Examples of "shoplifting" in Sentences
- The store owner installed cameras to prevent shoplifting in his shop
- Shoplifting is a serious crime that can result in fines or jail time
- The teenager was caught shoplifting a pack of gum from the convenience store
- Many retailers have security guards to deter shoplifting in their stores
- It's important for businesses to have clear policies in place to address incidents of shoplifting
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