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October 4, 2022
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Boolean Foundations: Nested Search

  • October 4, 2022
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Boolean Practice 3 (Nested Search)

 

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 nested searches.

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

 

Scenario 1 ☕

Find documents that mention Starbucks with either Pumpkin Spice Latte or Iced Matcha Latte. Exclude mentions of recipes or copycat.

 

Scenario 2 🎮

Find documents where Nintendo appears within 8 words of either Zelda or Ocarina of Time, and the document also mentions at least one of these terms: Switch 2, remake, or anniversary edition. Exclude mentions of walkthrough, speedrun, or emulator.

 

Scenario 3 ⛰️

Find documents where Patagonia appears within 10 words of at least one of these terms: hiking, jackets, or outdoor gear, and the document also mentions at least one of: sustainability, recycling, or climate action. Exclude geographic mentions of: Argentina, Chile, or South America.

 

 

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    Al_S
    mChampion Level 2
    Al_SmChampion Level 2
    mChampion Level 2
    May 10, 2023

    ((luggage AND carry-on* AND “checked bag*”) NEAR/10 “Delta Airline*”)) NOT (“travel deal*” OR coupon* OR discount*)

     

     

      New Member
      MeghanNew Member
      New Member
      June 1, 2023

      (Yoda AND ("Luke Skywalker" OR "Princess Leia")) NOT "Darth Vader"

        New Member
        Anna GNew Member
        New Member
        June 2, 2023

        ((“yoda” AND “luke skywalker”) OR “princess leia”)) NOT “darth vadar”

        (“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers”) NEAR/10 (“drive through’ OR “drive through”)

        ((“luggage” AND “carry on” AND “checked bag”) NEAR/10 “Delta Airlines”)) NOT (“travels” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

          Jacinda Espinosa
          mEmployee
          Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
          mEmployee
          June 2, 2023

          Hey @Anna G - great boolean! I’ve just sent you the answer keys for boolean practice 1, 2, and 3, so be sure to check your DMs. Thanks for sharing your answers! 🌟

          Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
            Influencer
            agromkoInfluencer
            Influencer
            June 8, 2023

            Scenario 1 👵

             

            ((“Yoda” AND (“Luke Skywalker” OR “Princess Leia”))) NOT “Darth Vader”

            Scenario 2 🍔

             

            ((“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers”)) NEAR/10 ((“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”))

            Scenario 3 ✈

             

            ((“luggage” AND “carry-ons” AND “checked bag”) (NEAR/10 “Delta Airlines”) (NOT “travel deals” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)))

              bowenchew
              mEmployee
              bowenchewmEmployee
              mEmployee
              September 19, 2023

              Scenario 1 👵

              (“Yoda” AND (“Luke Skywalker” OR “Princess Leia”)) NOT (“Darth Vader”)

               

              Scenario 2 🍔

              (“hamburgers” OR “veggie burgers”) NEAR/10 (“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”)

               

              Scenario 3 ✈

              ((“luggage” AND “carry-ons” AND “checked bag”) NEAR/10 “Delta Airlines”) NOT (“travel deals” OR “coupons” OR “discounts”)

                Jacinda Espinosa
                mEmployee
                Jacinda EspinosamEmployee
                mEmployee
                September 19, 2023

                Hey @bowenchew - welcome back 😁 Great work here, and be sure to check your DMs - I’ll send you the answer keys for boolean practice 2 & 3!

                Jacinda at Meltwater 👐 | Schedule a meeting with me: https://calendly.com/jacinda-meltwater
                  Explorer
                  PhilHExplorer
                  Explorer
                  October 10, 2023

                  Find documents that mention Yoda with Luke Skywalker or Princess Leia. Documents should not include the keyword Darth Vader.

                   

                  (“Yoda” AND (“Luke Skywalker” OR “Princess Leia”)) NOT “Darth Vader”

                    Jimmy Neutron
                    Influencer
                    Jimmy NeutronInfluencer
                    Influencer
                    November 11, 2023

                    Scenario 1 👵

                    (Yoda AND (“Luke Skywalker” OR “Princess Leia”)) NOT “Darth Vader”

                     

                    Scenario 2 🍔

                    (hamburgers OR “veggie burgers”) NEAR/10 (“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”)

                     

                    Scenario 3 ✈

                    (luggage AND “carry-ons” AND “checked bag”) NEAR/10 “Delta Airlines” NOT (“travel deals” OR “coupons” OR discounts)

                    Jimmy Estrada
                      mEmployee
                      Eddie TanmEmployee
                      mEmployee
                      January 2, 2024

                      Scenario 3 ✈

                      ((luggage AND carry-ons AND checked bag) NEAR/10 (Delta Ailines)) NOT (travel deals OR coupons OR discounts)  

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