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Default extracting a date from a comment field in an excel file

I have exported data from a database into Excel. One of the fields is a
comment field that includes a date in the format of m/dd or m/d. It
typically follows the phrase LSD or LSD=. For example the comment may read,
"Awaiting LSD 12/27" or "Sale is pending LSD=1/9". I want to be able to
extract the date only from this comment field and have it populate in a new
column. Is it possible to do this and how do I go about it? Thanks.
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dave