How to get a string which contains a specific string between two full stop












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DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


so what I want is string which contains word "sauna" and that string will be between two full stop.



I want the text to show "The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay" between two full stops.



I have tried:



SELECT SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1, CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1) -CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)-1) 


This returns a string of " You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal" from first full stop.



Does anyone have an idea of how to get the string with "sauna" text?










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    In case it is too confusing, let me give you an example for better understanding.



    DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
    DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


    so what I want is string which contains word "sauna" and that string will be between two full stop.



    I want the text to show "The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay" between two full stops.



    I have tried:



    SELECT SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1, CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1) -CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)-1) 


    This returns a string of " You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal" from first full stop.



    Does anyone have an idea of how to get the string with "sauna" text?










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      In case it is too confusing, let me give you an example for better understanding.



      DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
      DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


      so what I want is string which contains word "sauna" and that string will be between two full stop.



      I want the text to show "The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay" between two full stops.



      I have tried:



      SELECT SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1, CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1) -CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)-1) 


      This returns a string of " You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal" from first full stop.



      Does anyone have an idea of how to get the string with "sauna" text?










      share|improve this question
















      In case it is too confusing, let me give you an example for better understanding.



      DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
      DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


      so what I want is string which contains word "sauna" and that string will be between two full stop.



      I want the text to show "The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay" between two full stops.



      I have tried:



      SELECT SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1, CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes,CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)+1) -CHARINDEX('.',@HotelDes)-1) 


      This returns a string of " You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal" from first full stop.



      Does anyone have an idea of how to get the string with "sauna" text?







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          Here is another approach.



          DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(max) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
          DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


          declare @s int,@e int, @cString varchar(max), @bString varchar(max), @fString varchar(max)
          set @s=1
          set @e= charindex('.',@HotelDes,@s)
          set @cString=SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@s,@e)
          set @bString =SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@e+1,1000)



          while @e>1

          begin

          if charindex(@HotelCat,@cString,1)>0
          set @fString=@cString

          set @s = 1
          set @e = charindex('.',@bString,@s)
          set @cString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@s,@e)
          set @bString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@e+1,1000)

          end

          select @fString





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            SELECT [DATA]
            FROM(
            SELECT Split.a.value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)') DATA
            FROM
            (
            SELECT CAST('<X>'+REPLACE(@HotelDes, '.', '</X><X>')+'</X>' AS XML) AS String
            ) AS A
            CROSS APPLY String.nodes('/X') AS Split(a)) as q
            WHERE [data] LIKE '%sauna%';





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              another option would be to use reverse string and charindex if you have xml unfriendly characters for cross apply solution



              with cte
              as (select 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.' as sentence
              ,'sauna' as search_str
              )
              select --charindex(search_str,sentence)
              --,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)
              --,substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)
              --reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
              --,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))
              reverse(
              substring(
              reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
              ,1
              ,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))-1
              )
              ) as col3
              from cte


              Db Fiddle link



              https://dbfiddle.uk/?rdbms=sqlserver_2017&fiddle=66d0a45fe0dac0c6ddacff421d341ed1






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                You need to create table-valued split string function to achieve that.



                CREATE FUNCTION [dbo].[fnSplitString] 
                (
                @string NVARCHAR(MAX),
                @delimiter CHAR(1)
                )
                RETURNS @output TABLE(splitdata NVARCHAR(MAX)
                )
                BEGIN
                DECLARE @start INT, @end INT
                SELECT @start = 1, @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string)
                WHILE @start < LEN(@string) + 1 BEGIN
                IF @end = 0
                SET @end = LEN(@string) + 1

                INSERT INTO @output (splitdata)
                VALUES(SUBSTRING(@string, @start, @end - @start))
                SET @start = @end + 1
                SET @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string, @start)

                END
                RETURN
                END


                DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                select splitdata+'.' from [dbo].[fnSplitString] (@HotelDes,'.')
                where splitdata like '%'+@HotelCat+'%'

                --Output
                /*
                ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay.
                */





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                  DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(max) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                  DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                  declare @s int,@e int, @cString varchar(max), @bString varchar(max), @fString varchar(max)
                  set @s=1
                  set @e= charindex('.',@HotelDes,@s)
                  set @cString=SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@s,@e)
                  set @bString =SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@e+1,1000)



                  while @e>1

                  begin

                  if charindex(@HotelCat,@cString,1)>0
                  set @fString=@cString

                  set @s = 1
                  set @e = charindex('.',@bString,@s)
                  set @cString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@s,@e)
                  set @bString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@e+1,1000)

                  end

                  select @fString





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                    DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(max) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                    DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                    declare @s int,@e int, @cString varchar(max), @bString varchar(max), @fString varchar(max)
                    set @s=1
                    set @e= charindex('.',@HotelDes,@s)
                    set @cString=SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@s,@e)
                    set @bString =SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@e+1,1000)



                    while @e>1

                    begin

                    if charindex(@HotelCat,@cString,1)>0
                    set @fString=@cString

                    set @s = 1
                    set @e = charindex('.',@bString,@s)
                    set @cString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@s,@e)
                    set @bString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@e+1,1000)

                    end

                    select @fString





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                      DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(max) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                      DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                      declare @s int,@e int, @cString varchar(max), @bString varchar(max), @fString varchar(max)
                      set @s=1
                      set @e= charindex('.',@HotelDes,@s)
                      set @cString=SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@s,@e)
                      set @bString =SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@e+1,1000)



                      while @e>1

                      begin

                      if charindex(@HotelCat,@cString,1)>0
                      set @fString=@cString

                      set @s = 1
                      set @e = charindex('.',@bString,@s)
                      set @cString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@s,@e)
                      set @bString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@e+1,1000)

                      end

                      select @fString





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                      Here is another approach.



                      DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(max) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                      DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                      declare @s int,@e int, @cString varchar(max), @bString varchar(max), @fString varchar(max)
                      set @s=1
                      set @e= charindex('.',@HotelDes,@s)
                      set @cString=SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@s,@e)
                      set @bString =SUBSTRING(@HotelDes,@e+1,1000)



                      while @e>1

                      begin

                      if charindex(@HotelCat,@cString,1)>0
                      set @fString=@cString

                      set @s = 1
                      set @e = charindex('.',@bString,@s)
                      set @cString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@s,@e)
                      set @bString = SUBSTRING(@bString,@e+1,1000)

                      end

                      select @fString






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                          SELECT [DATA]
                          FROM(
                          SELECT Split.a.value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)') DATA
                          FROM
                          (
                          SELECT CAST('<X>'+REPLACE(@HotelDes, '.', '</X><X>')+'</X>' AS XML) AS String
                          ) AS A
                          CROSS APPLY String.nodes('/X') AS Split(a)) as q
                          WHERE [data] LIKE '%sauna%';





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                            SELECT [DATA]
                            FROM(
                            SELECT Split.a.value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)') DATA
                            FROM
                            (
                            SELECT CAST('<X>'+REPLACE(@HotelDes, '.', '</X><X>')+'</X>' AS XML) AS String
                            ) AS A
                            CROSS APPLY String.nodes('/X') AS Split(a)) as q
                            WHERE [data] LIKE '%sauna%';





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                              SELECT [DATA]
                              FROM(
                              SELECT Split.a.value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)') DATA
                              FROM
                              (
                              SELECT CAST('<X>'+REPLACE(@HotelDes, '.', '</X><X>')+'</X>' AS XML) AS String
                              ) AS A
                              CROSS APPLY String.nodes('/X') AS Split(a)) as q
                              WHERE [data] LIKE '%sauna%';





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                              SELECT [DATA]
                              FROM(
                              SELECT Split.a.value('.', 'NVARCHAR(MAX)') DATA
                              FROM
                              (
                              SELECT CAST('<X>'+REPLACE(@HotelDes, '.', '</X><X>')+'</X>' AS XML) AS String
                              ) AS A
                              CROSS APPLY String.nodes('/X') AS Split(a)) as q
                              WHERE [data] LIKE '%sauna%';






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                                  another option would be to use reverse string and charindex if you have xml unfriendly characters for cross apply solution



                                  with cte
                                  as (select 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.' as sentence
                                  ,'sauna' as search_str
                                  )
                                  select --charindex(search_str,sentence)
                                  --,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)
                                  --,substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)
                                  --reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                  --,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))
                                  reverse(
                                  substring(
                                  reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                  ,1
                                  ,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))-1
                                  )
                                  ) as col3
                                  from cte


                                  Db Fiddle link



                                  https://dbfiddle.uk/?rdbms=sqlserver_2017&fiddle=66d0a45fe0dac0c6ddacff421d341ed1






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                                    another option would be to use reverse string and charindex if you have xml unfriendly characters for cross apply solution



                                    with cte
                                    as (select 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.' as sentence
                                    ,'sauna' as search_str
                                    )
                                    select --charindex(search_str,sentence)
                                    --,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)
                                    --,substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)
                                    --reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                    --,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))
                                    reverse(
                                    substring(
                                    reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                    ,1
                                    ,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))-1
                                    )
                                    ) as col3
                                    from cte


                                    Db Fiddle link



                                    https://dbfiddle.uk/?rdbms=sqlserver_2017&fiddle=66d0a45fe0dac0c6ddacff421d341ed1






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                                      another option would be to use reverse string and charindex if you have xml unfriendly characters for cross apply solution



                                      with cte
                                      as (select 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.' as sentence
                                      ,'sauna' as search_str
                                      )
                                      select --charindex(search_str,sentence)
                                      --,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)
                                      --,substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)
                                      --reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                      --,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))
                                      reverse(
                                      substring(
                                      reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                      ,1
                                      ,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))-1
                                      )
                                      ) as col3
                                      from cte


                                      Db Fiddle link



                                      https://dbfiddle.uk/?rdbms=sqlserver_2017&fiddle=66d0a45fe0dac0c6ddacff421d341ed1






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                                      another option would be to use reverse string and charindex if you have xml unfriendly characters for cross apply solution



                                      with cte
                                      as (select 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.' as sentence
                                      ,'sauna' as search_str
                                      )
                                      select --charindex(search_str,sentence)
                                      --,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)
                                      --,substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)
                                      --reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                      --,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))
                                      reverse(
                                      substring(
                                      reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1))
                                      ,1
                                      ,charindex('.',reverse(substring(sentence,1,charindex('.',sentence,charindex(search_str,sentence)+1)-1)))-1
                                      )
                                      ) as col3
                                      from cte


                                      Db Fiddle link



                                      https://dbfiddle.uk/?rdbms=sqlserver_2017&fiddle=66d0a45fe0dac0c6ddacff421d341ed1







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                                      George JosephGeorge Joseph

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                                          You need to create table-valued split string function to achieve that.



                                          CREATE FUNCTION [dbo].[fnSplitString] 
                                          (
                                          @string NVARCHAR(MAX),
                                          @delimiter CHAR(1)
                                          )
                                          RETURNS @output TABLE(splitdata NVARCHAR(MAX)
                                          )
                                          BEGIN
                                          DECLARE @start INT, @end INT
                                          SELECT @start = 1, @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string)
                                          WHILE @start < LEN(@string) + 1 BEGIN
                                          IF @end = 0
                                          SET @end = LEN(@string) + 1

                                          INSERT INTO @output (splitdata)
                                          VALUES(SUBSTRING(@string, @start, @end - @start))
                                          SET @start = @end + 1
                                          SET @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string, @start)

                                          END
                                          RETURN
                                          END


                                          DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                                          DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                                          select splitdata+'.' from [dbo].[fnSplitString] (@HotelDes,'.')
                                          where splitdata like '%'+@HotelCat+'%'

                                          --Output
                                          /*
                                          ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                          The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay.
                                          */





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                                            You need to create table-valued split string function to achieve that.



                                            CREATE FUNCTION [dbo].[fnSplitString] 
                                            (
                                            @string NVARCHAR(MAX),
                                            @delimiter CHAR(1)
                                            )
                                            RETURNS @output TABLE(splitdata NVARCHAR(MAX)
                                            )
                                            BEGIN
                                            DECLARE @start INT, @end INT
                                            SELECT @start = 1, @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string)
                                            WHILE @start < LEN(@string) + 1 BEGIN
                                            IF @end = 0
                                            SET @end = LEN(@string) + 1

                                            INSERT INTO @output (splitdata)
                                            VALUES(SUBSTRING(@string, @start, @end - @start))
                                            SET @start = @end + 1
                                            SET @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string, @start)

                                            END
                                            RETURN
                                            END


                                            DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                                            DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                                            select splitdata+'.' from [dbo].[fnSplitString] (@HotelDes,'.')
                                            where splitdata like '%'+@HotelCat+'%'

                                            --Output
                                            /*
                                            ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                            The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay.
                                            */





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                                              You need to create table-valued split string function to achieve that.



                                              CREATE FUNCTION [dbo].[fnSplitString] 
                                              (
                                              @string NVARCHAR(MAX),
                                              @delimiter CHAR(1)
                                              )
                                              RETURNS @output TABLE(splitdata NVARCHAR(MAX)
                                              )
                                              BEGIN
                                              DECLARE @start INT, @end INT
                                              SELECT @start = 1, @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string)
                                              WHILE @start < LEN(@string) + 1 BEGIN
                                              IF @end = 0
                                              SET @end = LEN(@string) + 1

                                              INSERT INTO @output (splitdata)
                                              VALUES(SUBSTRING(@string, @start, @end - @start))
                                              SET @start = @end + 1
                                              SET @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string, @start)

                                              END
                                              RETURN
                                              END


                                              DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                                              DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                                              select splitdata+'.' from [dbo].[fnSplitString] (@HotelDes,'.')
                                              where splitdata like '%'+@HotelCat+'%'

                                              --Output
                                              /*
                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay.
                                              */





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                                              You need to create table-valued split string function to achieve that.



                                              CREATE FUNCTION [dbo].[fnSplitString] 
                                              (
                                              @string NVARCHAR(MAX),
                                              @delimiter CHAR(1)
                                              )
                                              RETURNS @output TABLE(splitdata NVARCHAR(MAX)
                                              )
                                              BEGIN
                                              DECLARE @start INT, @end INT
                                              SELECT @start = 1, @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string)
                                              WHILE @start < LEN(@string) + 1 BEGIN
                                              IF @end = 0
                                              SET @end = LEN(@string) + 1

                                              INSERT INTO @output (splitdata)
                                              VALUES(SUBSTRING(@string, @start, @end - @start))
                                              SET @start = @end + 1
                                              SET @end = CHARINDEX(@delimiter, @string, @start)

                                              END
                                              RETURN
                                              END


                                              DECLARE @HotelDes varchar(1000) = 'Wake up to breathtaking views of the iconic Sydney Opera House, the Harbour Bridge or Darling Harbour each morning. You will be spoiled for choice at the Shangri-La Hotel, with a day spa, fitness centre and indoor pool at your disposal. The Shangri-la Sydney is located in the historic Rocks area, where Europeans first settled in Australia in 1788. This enviable location is just 5 minutes’ walk from both the Sydney Opera House and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). After a day of sightseeing, you can relax in the bathtub of your lavish marble bathroom. All rooms include free Wi-Fi and an iPod dock, as well as fluffy bathrobes and slippers. CHI, The Spa offers a luxurious escape in its private spa suites, with a range of body treatments and massages on offer. The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay. The award-winning Altitude Restaurant boasts magnificent views of the harbour. Café Mix offers international all-day dining, while the New York-inspired Blu Bar on 36 is the perfect spot for a creative cocktail.';
                                              DECLARE @HotelCat varchar(200) = 'sauna';


                                              select splitdata+'.' from [dbo].[fnSplitString] (@HotelDes,'.')
                                              where splitdata like '%'+@HotelCat+'%'

                                              --Output
                                              /*
                                              ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
                                              The hotel also offers a hot tub, sauna and sun deck so you can make the most of your stay.
                                              */






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