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  • A single character of: a, b or c
    [abc]
  • A character except: a, b or c
    [^abc]
  • A character in the range: a-z
    [a-z]
  • A character not in the range: a-z
    [^a-z]
  • A character in the range: a-z or A-Z
    [a-zA-Z]
  • Any single character
    .
  • Alternate - match either a or b
    a|b
  • Any whitespace character
    \s
  • Any non-whitespace character
    \S
  • Any digit
    \d
  • Any non-digit
    \D
  • Any word character
    \w
  • Any non-word character
    \W
  • Match everything enclosed
    (?:...)
  • Capture everything enclosed
    (...)
  • Zero or one of a
    a?
  • Zero or more of a
    a*
  • One or more of a
    a+
  • Exactly 3 of a
    a{3}
  • 3 or more of a
    a{3,}
  • Between 3 and 6 of a
    a{3,6}
  • Start of string
    ^
  • End of string
    $
  • A word boundary
    \b
  • Non-word boundary
    \B

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# If you'd like to omit non-matching lines from the result; add ';d' to the end of the expression. sed -E 's/;\s*color:\s*#ff+;/;/gm;t' <<< "<span id=\"JobDescCKEditor\" class=\"JobDescCKEditor\"><div class=\"sVx81\"style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\"> <div class=\"OghIW\"> <div class=\"sH3zFd\"> <h2 class=\"KLsYvd\" style=\"font-size: 30px;\" tabindex=\"-1\">Dot Net Developer/Senior Developer/Lead</h2> <div class=\"MpVvlf sb-unsaved\">&nbsp;</div> <span class=\"SGdgT\"><span class=\"povykd\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" data-extra-container-classes=\"signin-content\" data-theme=\"0\" data-width=\"304\"><span class=\"pWJs7b sb-unsaved-label\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54); font-size: 14px;\">SAVE</span></span></span> <div data-dst=\"Dot Net Developer/Senior Developer/Lead\" data-dsu=\";jobs&amp;q=asp.net+developer+jobs+in+coimbatore&amp;hl=en-IN&amp;kgs=fc48b0cab3c47379&amp;shndl=-1&amp;source=sh/x/im/textlists/detail&amp;entrypoint=sh/x/im/textlists/detail#fpstate=tldetail&amp;htivrt=jobs&amp;htiq=asp.net+developer+jobs+in+coimbatore&amp;htidocid=kt8uTf65bML56BEcAAAAAA%3D%3D\" data-shortu=\"\" data-jsdata=\"\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQgmQI9gcwAA\">&nbsp;</div> </div> <div class=\"iGy6ud\"> <div class=\"ZUeoqc\"> <div style=\"font-size: 20px;\"> <div class=\"EtwWxe\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\" aria-hidden=\"true\">I</div> </div> </div> <div class=\"tJ9zfc\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54); font-size: 14px;\"> <div class=\"nJlQNd sMzDkb\">Impiger Technologies</div> <div class=\"sMzDkb\">Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=\"GfgB1\" style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQn-cDCIEIMAA\">&nbsp;</div> <div class=\"mR2gOd\" data-hveid=\"1027\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQ890CCIMIMAA\"> <div class=\"EDblX DAVP1\"> <div class=\"B8oxKe\"><span class=\"DaDV9e\" tabindex=\"-1\"><a class=\"\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\" title=\"Apply on AngelList\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQpowCCIQIKAAwAA\">Apply on AngelList</a></span></div> <div class=\"B8oxKe BQC79e\" data-jsdata=\"\"> <div id=\"jdaokt8uTf65bML56BEcAAAAAA==\" class=\"y yf\" data-jiis=\"up\" data-async-type=\"jb_apply_options\" data-async-context-required=\"htidocid,ibp\" data-async-rclass=\"search\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQld4CCIUIKAEwAA\"></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=\"CyxPy EPhEaf\" style=\"color: #ffffff;\">&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div class=\"w5NUMb\" style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\">&nbsp;</div> <div class=\"ocResc icFQAc\" style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"n1Mpqb\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54);\"><span class=\"SuWscb\">Over 1 month ago</span></span><span class=\"n1Mpqb\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54);\"><span class=\"SuWscb\">?2L–?9L a year</span></span><span class=\"n1Mpqb\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54);\"><span class=\"SuWscb\">Full–time</span></span></div> <div class=\"YgLbBe\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-size: 14px;\"> <div class=\"config-text-expandable\"><span class=\"HBvzbc\">· Demonstrate a high level of competence in object-oriented analysis, design, and coding in a .NET server-side environment, specifically in utilizing the Microsoft MVC framework. Experience in Angular is an added advantage. · Adhere to the standards and comply with HTML, CSS and JavaScript codes with respect to the artworks and technical specifications provided · Design and implement systems that use relational databases, specifically SQL 2008 R2 · Work on pre-defined requirements and produce code that meets the requirements · Demonstrate a structured approach to development, using design patterns wherever appropriate, and use SOLID principle and strive hard to continuously improve the development process · Take responsibility for the deliverables and contribute effectively to the team · Possess enthusiasm and passion for technology and crave for honing new skills Impiger Technologies focuses on Cloud Computing and Mobile Application. Their company has offices in Coimbatore<span class=\"WbZuDe\"> They have a large team that's between 201-500 employees. You can view their website at </span></span></div> </div> <div style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\" data-async-context=\"async_id:duf3-47-_K-R_X8KwOOXYz7sP8Z2PwA02;authority:0;card_id:;entry_point:0;feature_id:;ftoe:0;header:0;is_jobs_spam_form:1;open:0;preselect_answer_index:-1;suggestions:;suggestions_subtypes:;suggestions_types:;surface:0;title:;type:47\"> <div id=\"duf3-47-_K-R_X8KwOOXYz7sP8Z2PwA02\" class=\"y yp\" data-jiis=\"up\" data-async-type=\"duffy3\" data-async-context-required=\"type,open,feature_id,async_id,entry_point,authority,card_id,ftoe,title,header,suggestions,surface,suggestions_types,suggestions_subtypes,preselect_answer_index,is_jobs_spam_form\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQ-0EIjQgwAA\"></div> <div class=\"egHvEc hide-focus-ring\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\" data-async-trigger=\"duf3-47-_K-R_X8KwOOXYz7sP8Z2PwA02\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQ5ZkFCI4IMAA\"><span class=\"XVmsDd\" style=\"color: #212121; font-size: 14px;\">Report this listing</span></div> </div> <div class=\"gWhMmc\" style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;\" data-jsdata=\"\"> <div id=\"jdskt8uTf65bML56BEcAAAAAA==\" class=\"y yf\" data-jiis=\"up\" data-async-type=\"jb_salary\" data-async-context-required=\"htidocid,ibp\" data-async-rclass=\"search\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQudsCCI8IMAA\"> <div id=\"gws-plugins-horizon-jobs__salary\"> <div class=\"iE9pwb\"> <div class=\"XdTbkf\"> <div class=\"bKLZtb BAgzfc\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87);\">Salary comparison</div> <div class=\"URn80\"> <div class=\"HWnzvc\" aria-label=\"More info\">&nbsp;</div> </div> </div> <div> <div class=\"ZDG8hb\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.54); font-size: 12px;\"> <div class=\"UcFhic\"> <div class=\"fjnW5b GPnHhd\">&nbsp;</div> Impiger Technologies</div> <div class=\"UcFhic\"> <div class=\"ZZ1t4d GPnHhd\">&nbsp;</div> Local employers via&nbsp;<a class=\"aPBtBe\" style=\"color: #4285f4;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PayScale</a></div> </div> <div class=\"zrUdLc\">&nbsp;160k&nbsp;420k&nbsp;680k?2L–900k?2.2L–530k</div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=\"EWizoc\" style=\"color: #ffffff; font-size: 14px;\"><span class=\"sssrNe\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-size: 20px;\">Impiger Technologies</span></div> <div class=\"AtCEfb\" style=\"color: #222222; font-size: 14px;color: #ffffff;\" data-jsdata=\"\"> <div id=\"fc_6\" class=\"y yf\" data-async-fc=\"EvcBCrcBQUc4Q2tLaDZqNk45dEZldmx6OFhzWlE1SzJzZ2pZckNuOW1RTVRFb3JIbjVpY0swalFGM3lJYjNxU2h2d1ZvMXNRSXl0WHhSWDF4S3h5bzBGV2VXTEpxS2lIdTdqN1RoTHVuN0ZYTnVHdGJ4eHBjdnVVVkFpYXdjMlNDdGMzSUxwOW83Q3FxRERjeERNbm8wX2tKMnY4cmpnc2o4bE82Y0pjckIwMkpQVXBtVTBVNVVhTzJ2VGRjEhdLLVJfWDhLd09PWFl6N3NQOFoyUHdBMBoiQU1lZHd5TEk0dkd2LUVaTjdHQ2VPblJVbkM4cWpob0d6QQ\" data-async-fcv=\"3\" data-async-ons=\"731\" data-async-rclass=\"search\" data-ved=\"0ahUKEwiC8vy606bsAhVl7HMBHfHOA9gQmbECCJAIMAA\"> <div> <div class=\"gaLgbc\"> <div class=\"qySoyb\" style=\"color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.87); font-size: 14px;background-color: #ffffff\">Glassdoor</div> </div> </div> </div> </div></span>"

Please keep in mind that these code samples are automatically generated and are not guaranteed to work. If you find any syntax errors, feel free to submit a bug report. For a full regex reference for SED, please visit: https://www.gnu.org/software/sed/manual/html_node/The-_0022s_0022-Command.html