serial number
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An autopsy report on an Arizona man who died in a crash noted a large shard in his neck that had a DTN serial number inscribed on it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
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
Each bears a unique serial number and since 1950, winners have been prohibited from selling them on the open market without first offering them back to the organization for one dollar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2026
His has a photo of Paul Mescal as Sir Paul, and on the back has its own serial number.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
He felt like he was under attack the second he walked in the door, and so didn’t tell them anything except his name, rank, and serial number.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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