Shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting. From Wordnet, Princeton University.
After all, a charge of shoplifting is very concrete. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » The “Racist” Charge] Reference
Meanwhile, how about some lessons in shoplifting from some petty thieves. From Wordnik.com. [Rev. Tim Jones, doing his bit to restore dignity to Anglicanism « Anglican Samizdat] Reference
There are many benefits to being Anglican; Christmas shoplifting is just one of them. From Wordnik.com. [Thou shalt not steal « Anglican Samizdat] Reference
Alienated, hostile, I had begun to accompany Jeffrey on his boosts, as he termed his shoplifting sorties. From Wordnik.com. [LIGHT FINGERS] Reference
I guess Christmas, the credit crunch and the annual rise in shoplifting has caught everyone out this year. From Wordnik.com. [Shoplifters Of The World Unite « POLICE INSPECTOR BLOG] Reference
Actress Winona Ryder has been arrested for illegal drug possession and shoplifting from a Saks Fifth Avenue boutique. From Wordnik.com. [Boing Boing: December 9, 2001 - December 15, 2001 Archives] Reference
She also faces a jury trial in February for a charge of shoplifting, which is a result of the same incident. From Wordnik.com. [Anderson Independent Mail Stories] Reference
We're dealing with something I would call shoplifting or theft addiction, which is more preplanned but compulsive. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 7, 2005] Reference
Personally, I think shoplifting is really a kind of minor charge that doesn’t in any way describe one’s moral fibre. From Wordnik.com. [Once A Thief? « Unambiguously Ambidextrous] Reference
Whereas, a case of shoplifting which is ALSO a civil matter, btw is very straightforward. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Panel on Overcriminalization at the Heritage Foundation] Reference
She arranged to have Security Police standing by when he did it, and had him arrested for "shoplifting". From Wordnik.com. [Nukes Over America: All A Stupid Mistake. Sure it Was] Reference
LONG: Plant City, Florida, a woman is suspected of running a kind of shoplifting ring, using her children to steal. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Dec 31, 2006] Reference
Video: Giuliani daughter arrested for 'shoplifting'. From Wordnik.com. [Redskins Insider Podcast -- The Washington Post] Reference
They warn that some may even turn to crime, such as shoplifting, to make ends meet. From Wordnik.com. [The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed] Reference
Limb amputation for offenses such as shoplifting are also carried out frequently in public squares. From Wordnik.com. [The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com] Reference
Some of these kids were held overnight on lesser charges such as shoplifting or disturbing the peace. From Wordnik.com. [This Can't Be Happening! - This Can't Be Happening!] Reference
Get some friends together and go on a "shoplifting" spree at the local chain supermarket or upscale mall. From Wordnik.com. [Anarchist news dot org - News for anarchists and their friends] Reference
Would not a minimum price per unit, force those who cannot do without it to fund their habit by crime, such as shoplifting?. From Wordnik.com. [Army Rumour Service] Reference
During the recession, retail crimes such as shoplifting and credit card fraud have skyrocketed - even at malls without light-rail stations. From Wordnik.com. [Clark County WA News] Reference
His first arrest was at the age of 8 for shoplifting. From Wordnik.com. [Death Of A Child Criminal] Reference
Fashion Square, uses shoplifting as a guide to taste. From Wordnik.com. [The 'Thrill' Of Theft] Reference
Grimm's story illustrates two important truths about shoplifting. From Wordnik.com. [The 'Thrill' Of Theft] Reference
Will we live to see a president arrested for shoplifting at Kmart?. From Wordnik.com. [Presidential Behavior] Reference
"Nobody is going to write a skit for them if they get caught shoplifting.". From Wordnik.com. [Reality Bites] Reference
She "boosted clothes" - shoplifting items from stores to sell on the street. From Wordnik.com. [A Gentle Place To Live And Die] Reference
"We couldn't take him to the grocery store without him shoplifting," Greg says. From Wordnik.com. [Young, Gay and Murdered] Reference
Beard had just been arrested shoplifting a DVD box set of the TV show "House" from a local Target. From Wordnik.com. [Corruption in the Land of Lincoln] Reference
During the next four years in Canada, Ressam was arrested several times for shoplifting and robbery. From Wordnik.com. [Tale Of The Wayward Son] Reference
She was not prosecuted, although she had to write a 25-page report on how shoplifting affects the economy. From Wordnik.com. [The 'Thrill' Of Theft] Reference
For the record, Winona Ryder was not wincing because she got probation and community service for shoplifting. From Wordnik.com. [Celebrities In The Dock] Reference
They know they would stop shoplifting or mugging if only someone would balance their brain amines for them. ''. From Wordnik.com. [Intolerable Tolerance] Reference
Supermarkets operate on profit margins of just 1 percent, and inner-city stores tend to have shoplifting problems. From Wordnik.com. [Supermarket Solutions] Reference
The infamous Winona shoplifting surveillance tape has been released to the public, and here's what's not on it: Winona shoplifting. From Wordnik.com. [NEWSMAKERS] Reference
In December Capriati was issued a citation in Tampa after allegedly shoplifting an inexpensive silver ring from a shopping-mall kiosk. From Wordnik.com. [Fault, Miss Capriati] Reference
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