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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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    WhitneyWilliams
    mEmployee
    WhitneyWilliamsmEmployee
    mEmployee
    January 27, 2023

    Hi @Seb Norfolk and @alana.waloszek - great boolean. You will find the answer key in your private messages. 

    Don’t forget to enter the Boolean Competition for a chance to win! 

      Influencer
      DelaneyInfluencer
      Influencer
      March 1, 2023

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

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

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

        Influencer
        AlisonCInfluencer
        Influencer
        March 3, 2023

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

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

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

          Influencer
          adicus.gartonInfluencer
          Influencer
          March 15, 2023

          Sc1 ("Yoda" AND ("Luke Skywalker" OR "Princess Leia")) NOT "Darth Vader"
          Sc2 ("hamburgers" OR "veggie burgers") NEAR/10 ("drive-through" OR "drive-thru")
          Sc3 (("luggage" AND "carry-ons" AND "checked bag") NEAR/10 "Delta Airlines") NOT ("travel deals" OR "coupons" OR "discounts")

            Influencer
            LaurenMInfluencer
            Influencer
            April 11, 2023

            1: (Yoda AND (“Luke Skywalker” OR “Princess Leia”)) NOT “Darth Vader”
            2: (“Drive-through” OR “drive-thru”) NEAR/10 (hamburgers OR “veggie burgers”)  
            3: “Delta Airlines” NEAR/10 ((luggage OR “carry-ons” OR “checked bag”) NOT (“travel deals” OR coupons OR discounts))

              Explorer
              PradeepExplorer
              Explorer
              April 12, 2023

              “Delta Airlines” NEAR/10 ((“luggage” OR “carry-ons” OR “checked bag” )

              NOT (“travel deals” OR “coupons” OR“discounts”))

                Influencer
                emmamillInfluencer
                Influencer
                April 27, 2023

                #1: (("Yoda" AND ("Luke Skywalker" OR "Princess Leia") NOT "Darth Vadar"))

                #2: (("hamburgers" OR "veggie burgers") near/10 ("drive-through" OR "drive-thru"))

                #3: (("luggage" OR "carry-ons" OR "checked bag") near/10 "Delta Airlines" NOT ("travel" OR "deals" OR "coupons" OR "discounts"))

                 

                 

                  Explorer
                  Vicki ZealExplorer
                  Explorer
                  May 1, 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”))

                    mEmployee
                    Basti FresnozamEmployee
                    mEmployee
                    May 8, 2023

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

                      Benarius
                      Explorer
                      BenariusExplorer
                      Explorer
                      May 8, 2023

                      Scenario 1: (Yoda AND ("Luke Skywalker" OR "Princess Leia")) NOT "Darth Vader"

                      Scenario 2: (hamburgers OR "vegie burgers") NEAR/10 ("drive-through" OR "drive-thru")

                      Scenario 3: ((luggage OR "carry-ons" OR "checked bag") NEAR/10 "Delta Airlines") NOT ("travel deals" OR coupons OR discounts)

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