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${variable#pattern}

If the pattern matches the beginning of the variable’s value, delete the shortest part that matches and return the rest.
${variable##pattern}

If the pattern matches the beginning of the variable’s value, delete the longest part that matches and return the rest.
${variable%pattern}

If the pattern matches the end of the variable’s value, delete the shortest part that matches and return the rest.
${variable%%pattern}

If the pattern matches the end of the variable’s value, delete the longest part that matches and return the rest.

Once and forever

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