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regEx replace

"Claus Busch" wrote:
Hi again,

str = "Call me at (982)555-1234!"
ptrn = "\(|\)|-|!|\d"

Wow, I never woulda guessed that expression.
Can you explain how it works? All I see are
a couple of alternation "|" symbols and one
digit "\d" metacharater.

Also, what pattern works for Social Security
numbers?

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