Python: Abbreviate 'Road' as 'Rd.' in a given string

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30. Abbreviate Road

Write a Python program to abbreviate 'Road' as 'Rd.' in a given string.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import re
street = '21 Ramkrishna Road'
print(re.sub('Road$', 'Rd.', street))

Sample Output:

21 Ramkrishna Rd.  

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For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

• Write a Python program to replace every occurrence of the word "Road" with "Rd." in a text.
• Write a Python script to abbreviate long street names in an address by converting "Road" to "Rd." using regex.
• Write a Python program to search for the term "Road" in a file and replace it with its abbreviation, then output the modified text.
• Write a Python program to identify and abbreviate the word "Road" in a string only if it appears at the end of an address line.

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