# Finding sequences in array

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**Created:** [February 28, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-sequences-in-array/327421 "2012-02-28T15:50:10Z")\
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**Post date:** [February 28, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/finding-sequences-in-array/327421/1 "2012-02-28T15:50:10Z")

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does anyone have any idea what to do in order to find the number of sequences in an array?

for example:  
my array is:

banana, banana, apple, banana, banana.

what shell i do in order to get the numbers: 2,1,2? (2 bananas, 1 apple, 2 bananas).

a short example will be very appreciated!

thanx!