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Oct 4, 2022 4:39 PM UTC
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Boolean Foundations: AND OR NOT

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Boolean Practice 1 (AND, OR, NOT)

 

In the course Creating Searches with Boolean: Foundations we reviewed the Boolean operators everyone should know in order to create searches. Here is a safe place where you can practice your new knowledge. You can also practice in Explore and test your search to see if you are getting the results you expected.

 

How it works:

  1. Pick at least one scenario listed below and create a mock search.
  2. Add your search as a reply below. No cheating!
  3. Once you post your search, review what other learners have added to see how it compares.
  4. We will PM you the answer key

 

Let’s Practice

 

Let’s practice using AND, OR, NOT, and quotations.

✨ Updated September 2026: The practice scenarios have been refreshed with new examples. Happy query crafting!

 

Scenario 1 ☕

Find documents that mention Starbucks and Pumpkin Spice Latte, but don’t mention recipes.

 

Scenario 2 🎮

Find documents that mention Nintendo and at least one of these terms: Zelda, Mario, Pokémon. Exclude mentions of Switch Lite.

 

Scenario 3 ⛰️

Find documents that mention Patagonia and at least one of these terms: hiking, jackets, outdoor gear, but exclude mentions of: Argentina, Chile, or South America.

 

 

241 replies

Jacinda Espinosa
mEmployee
mEmployee
Jul 5, 2023 6:08 PM UTC

Hey @GDFE - thanks so much for sharing your solution! I just sent you the answer key for this exercise, so be sure to check your DMs 🙌

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Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
Explorer
Aug 1, 2023 2:26 AM UTC

(“Delta Airlines” OR “Delta” OR “Fly Delta” OR “Delta Airlines Co”) NOT (“travel deals” OR Coupons OR Discounts)

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Jacinda Espinosa
mEmployee
mEmployee
Aug 1, 2023 1:25 PM UTC

Hey @Jenniffer Bazurto - great work, thanks so much for sharing your answer here! 🙌

 

I am about to send you the answer key for boolean practice 1, so keep an eye on your DMs 👀

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Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
StaceyDillon
Influencer
Influencer
Aug 30, 2023 4:05 PM UTC

(Princess Leia AND Luke Skywalker) NOT Darth Vader

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Stacey Dillon
Jacinda Espinosa
mEmployee
mEmployee
Aug 30, 2023 9:51 PM UTC

Hey @StaceyDillon! 👋 

 

Great to see you here in the boolean practice 🕺 good work, and I’ve just DMed you the answer key for boolean practice 1. Keep it up 💪

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Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
bowenchew
mEmployee
mEmployee
Sep 18, 2023 6:10 AM UTC

Scenario 1 👵
(“Princess Leia” OR “Luke Skywalker”) NOT (“Darth Vader”)

 

Scenario 2 🍔
(“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers” OR “chicken tenders”) AND (“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”)

 
Scenario 3 ✈
(“Delta Airlines” OR “Delta Air Lines”) NOT (“travel deals” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

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Jacinda Espinosa
mEmployee
mEmployee
Sep 18, 2023 2:17 PM UTC

Hey @bowenchew - great Boolean, and I love your profile pic! ⚡️💖

 

I’ve DMed you the answer key for this exercise - you should get a notification but be sure to check your DMs if not!

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Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
Explorer
Sep 29, 2023 3:27 PM UTC

Scenario one: (“Princess Leia” AND “Luke Skywalker”) NOT “Darth Vader”

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New Member
Sep 29, 2023 4:02 PM UTC

Scenario 1: (“Luke Skywalker” and “Princess Leia) NOT “Darth Vader”

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Jacinda Espinosa
mEmployee
mEmployee
Sep 29, 2023 4:13 PM UTC

Hey there @APAC and @EddieManes - thank you so much for sharing your boolean 🕺

 

I’ve just DMed you both the answer key for this exercise, please let me know if you have any questions 💫

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Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater