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sgtaylor5

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Search for a phrase in quotes returns every post with every single word separately and not the literal phrase.

What am I missing?
 

sgtaylor5

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Thanks.

I meant any phrase I use to search returns too many results. When I search, the search engine seems not to understand the meaning of “phrase“.

I just bought a used 2020 M1 MacBook Pro 8/256 from my favorite local recycler. I want to find posts from 2020 discussing that model alone. I keep getting posts talking about M3 or M2 models. I also don’t want to get posts discussing Max or Ultra, either.
 
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Apple_Robert

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Thanks.

I meant any phrase I use to search returns too many results. When I search, the search engine seems not to understand the meaning of “phrase“.

I just bought a used 2020 M1 MacBook Pro 8/256 from my favorite local recycler. I want to find posts from 2020 discussing that model alone. I keep getting posts talking about M3 or M2 models. I also don’t want to get posts discussing Max or Ultra, either.
Here is an example of what you are looking for.


I found that post by going under Advanced search, entering your phrase, and then setting the time frames such that it would stay within the year you are seeking. Hope that helps you.
 
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