freeCodeCamp/guide/english/certifications/javascript-algorithms-and-data-structures/regular-expressions/match-a-literal-string-with-different-possibilities/index.md

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title: Match a Literal String with Different Possibilities
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# Match a Literal String with Different Possibilities

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## Problem Explanation
Suppose you want to match many different words with your regular expression; using the `|` symbol, that becomes possible. In this challenge, you are using that symbol to identify four different pets hidden within strings!


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## Hints

### Hint 1

Inside the string literal, place the pet names, each seperated by the `|` symbol.


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## Solutions

<details><summary>Solution 1 (Click to Show/Hide)</summary>

```js
let petString = "James has a pet cat.";
let petRegex = /dog|cat|bird|fish/;
let result = petRegex.test(petString);
```

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