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Verbatim[expr]

prevents pattern constructs in expr from taking effect, allowing them to match themselves.

Create a pattern matching Blank:

• • _ /. Verbatim[_]->t

• • x /. Verbatim[_]->t

Without Verbatim, Blank has its normal effect:

• • x /. _->t