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def is_bored(S):
"""
You'll be given a string of words, and your task is to count the number
of boredoms. A boredom is a sentence that starts with the word "I".
Sentences are delimited by '.', '?' or '!'.
For example:
>>> is_bored("Hello world")
0
>>> is_bored("The sky is blue. The sun is shining. I love this weather")
1
"""
import re
sentences = re.split(r'[.?!]', S)
count = 0
for sentence in sentences:
stripped = sentence.lstrip()
if stripped.startswith('I ') or stripped == 'I':
count += 1
return count