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Search last field
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1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data:
Give 'awk' script which printss last field of every line..everyline may have different number of fields.


2. Relevant commands, code, scripts, algorithms:
awk


3. The attempts at a solution (include all code and scripts):
used '\n' as deliminator..but it didnt work..I think using \n..we can do this..but I couldnt


4. Complete Name of School (University), City (State), Country, Name of Professor, and Course Number (Link to Course):
UB..CS 651

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