Python: Matches a word containing 'z', not at the start or end of the word

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Write a Python program that matches a word containing 'z', not the start or end of the word.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import re
def text_match(text):
        patterns = '\Bz\B'
        if re.search(patterns,  text):
                return 'Found a match!'
        else:
                return('Not matched!')

print(text_match("The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog."))
print(text_match("Python Exercises."))

Sample Output:

Found a match!                                                                                                
Not matched!

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For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python program to match words that contain the letter 'z' in the middle (not as the first or last character).
• Write a Python script to extract words from a text where 'z' is neither the first nor the last character.
• Write a Python program to filter words containing 'z' exclusively in internal positions and then print them.
• Write a Python program to search a string and output words with a middle 'z', ensuring edge words are ignored.

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