serial number
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When a rare bottle has a serial number to trace its origin, a buyer on the secondary market likely won’t see it until the purchase is complete.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
The text messages also included photos, including one of a Javelin missile system whose serial number matched one that he had signed out from the School of Infantry West, court documents show.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2026
“There’s no unique serial number on a load of lobster meat,” Burroughs said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 29, 2025
The firm's pursuit continued despite staff admitting Mr Holden was charged for a meter that shared the same serial number, due to an error in industry data.
From BBC • May 26, 2025
Its serial number was DV-5-2, but that was not very useful.
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
