Boolean Foundations: Nested Search

Oct 19, 2026 3:06 PM UTC
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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:

Pick at least one scenario listed below and create a mock search.
Add your search as a reply below. No cheating!
Once you post your search, review what other learners have added to see how it compares.
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 or speedrun.

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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Idlan Firdaus

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Scenario 1 👵

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”

Scenario 2 🍔

Find documents that mention at least one of the following keywords: hamburgers and veggie burgers. These keywords should appear within 10 words of the keywords drive-through or drive-thru

(hamburger OR “veggie burger”) NEAR/10 (“drive-through” OR “drive-thru”)

Scenario 3 ✈

Find documents with the keywords luggage, carry-ons, and checked bag within 10 words of the keyword Delta Airlines. Documents should not contain the keywords travel deals, coupons, or discounts.

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

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DWP

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((“delta airlines” OR “delta air”) NEAR/10 (luggage, carry-ons, “Carry Ons”, “checked bag”, “check bag”)) NOT (“travel deals” OR “travel deal” OR coupon* OR kupon OR cupon OR discount* OR diskon)

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