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Default removing duplicates in a row

I've got a spreadsheet with a description colunm. The current descriptions
have repeated partnumbers over and over throught the row. Is there something
I can use to leave the first two entries (left - right) and remove the rest.
Each row has a different part number duplicated. Example - HEWLETT PACKARD
OEM Q2624A HP - Toner Cartridges for HP LaserJet 1150 - Q2624A, Black, 2500,
Print Cartridge, Model No. Q2624A NEW OEM HP LaserJet 1150 Series Q2624A
HEWQ2624A Q2624A. I need it to look like this... HEWLETT PACKARD OEM Q2624A
HP - Toner Cartridges for HP LaserJet 1150 - Q2624A Black, 2500, Print
Cartridge, Model No. NEW OEM HP LaserJet 1150 Series HEWQ2624A.

Is this possible in Excel or Access?

Thanks