const regex = /\b([A-Z\s]{5,}):/g;
// Alternative syntax using RegExp constructor
// const regex = new RegExp('\\b([A-Z\\s]{5,}):', 'g')
const str = `"VACATION: Approved by Supervisor - Frequency 1-3 times per year; duration not to exceed 5 days. SICK LEAVE: Approved by Supervisor - Frequency up to 8 per year, no more than 5 days consecutively without MD excuse. FMLA FEDERAL: Approved by HR - Frequency as needed, must be approved at least 14 days in advance, or within 24 hours of employee's identified need."`;
// Reset `lastIndex` if this regex is defined globally
// regex.lastIndex = 0;
let m;
while ((m = regex.exec(str)) !== null) {
// This is necessary to avoid infinite loops with zero-width matches
if (m.index === regex.lastIndex) {
regex.lastIndex++;
}
// The result can be accessed through the `m`-variable.
m.forEach((match, groupIndex) => {
console.log(`Found match, group ${groupIndex}: ${match}`);
});
}
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 JavaScript, please visit: https://developer.mozilla.org/en/docs/Web/JavaScript/Guide/Regular_Expressions