Python: Matches a word containing 'z'

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12. Word Containing z

Write a Python program that matches a word containing 'z'.

Sample Solution:

Python Code:

import re
def text_match(text):
        patterns = '\w*z.\w*'
        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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