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Expressions used in searching

[" "] this is used to denote a phrase expression or search. All the words in the [" "] must be found at a web site to produce a hit.[OR] a or b will find either the  "a" keyword or the "b" keyword[AND] a AND b must find both "a" and "b" at a web site to produce a hit[( )] these are used to organize a complex search expression.

One of the more flexible search options available at most search engines is the "*" operator or wild card operator. This allows queries to contain incomplete words, however, this kind of query will probably yield a considerable number of unnecessary hits.

Example: [orang*] will produce hits for [orange], [oranges], and [orangutan]. If you're searching for something to eat instead of something that co-starred with Clint Eastwood, consider restricting wildcard searches with additional search words. [orang* and fruit] will not get Clint's co-star.