Most databases allow you to specify that adjacent words be searched as phrases.
Proximity operators also vary by database, but some common ones include:
w# = with
n# = near
Consult the database Help screens to find out how to search by phrases or to specify proximity. You can also Ask Us, call us at 401-337-6212, or stop by the Research Help Desk in the Information Commons.
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