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In lugnet.off-topic.geek, Dave Schuler writes:
> In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Tim Courtney writes:
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> > For gits and shiggles I I keyed in 'XXX YYY' to the search form, and...
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> Is there a way to search for a phrase without getting results for each
> component word? For instance, can I search for "cypress tree" without
> getting 1000 results for "tree," 200 results for "cypress," and no results
> for "cypress tree?" I don't mean to sound like I'm throwing stones if this
> is a complex technical issue, but I have the sense that I'm missing
> something basic.
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> Dave!
I am waiting for the stupid question...
In the mean time I will answer this non-stupid question. "+cypress +tree"
There you go, add a plus in front of each word.
Jude
FUT lugnet.faq
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| (...) Is there a way to search for a phrase without getting results for each component word? For instance, can I search for "cypress tree" without getting 1000 results for "tree," 200 results for "cypress," and no results for "cypress tree?" I don't (...) (24 years ago, 28-Nov-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
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