Re^2: solution wanted for break-on-spaces (w/specifics) (?>...)

[LanX]

Hint: You don't need to worry about backtracking with (?>...) instead of (?:...)

This will not only make your code simpler but also faster.

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[perl-diddler]

BTW, on the no-backtracking -- that was a later addition one of about 10-15 alterations in the statement I tried over time.