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