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Old 10-01-2010
Search multiple Strings in a File

Hi

I want to search multiple strings in a file . But the search should start with "From" Keyword and end with before "Where" keyword.

Please suggest me.

Thanks
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Old 10-01-2010
Post a snippet of an example input file with desired output. When doing so, use code tags please.
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Old 10-01-2010
which platform?
what do you prefer tool/exec?
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