check if string matches element in array python code example

Example 1: python check string not exist in array

arr_test = ["thetung1","thetung2","thetung3"]
title = "thetung"
if title not in arr_test:
	arr_test.append(title)

Example 2: if string is in array python

if item in my_list:
    # whatever

Example 3: extened array if value match python

for logs in mydir:

    for line in mylog:
        #...if the conditions are met
        list1.append(line)

    if any(True for line in list1 if "string" in line):
        list2.extend(list1)
    del list1

    ....