license plate
noun
: a plate or tag (as of metal) attesting that a license has been secured and usually bearing a registration number
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During the World Cup and the United States’ Independence Day, Alex Lima went on a detour from his yearlong, continental trek in his white 1996 Fiat Uno, which has Brazil license plates.
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors met to decide whether to approve an extension of the Flock Safety license plate reader system.
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John Ramos,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The grand jury also recommended the agencies share real-time license plate reader and vehicle location data, create a joint task force to improve coordination and adopt formal policies governing interagency operations.
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Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Kazakova is thought to be driving a white 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV, with the California license plate 7SJW989, which was last seen in the area of Kern County.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
4 July 2026
On Tuesday, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors met to decide whether to approve an extension of the Flock Safety license plate reader system.
—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
The grand jury also recommended the agencies share real-time license plate reader and vehicle location data, create a joint task force to improve coordination and adopt formal policies governing interagency operations.
—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Kazakova is thought to be driving a white 2016 Mazda CX-5 SUV, with the California license plate 7SJW989, which was last seen in the area of Kern County.
—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
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“License plate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/license%20plate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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