String search in multiple columns of a table

Hi,
I have a requirement in which i want to search a particular string say 'ABC' in columns col1,col2,col3 of table tab1. If the string is there in either of these columns i need to pick up that row.
Currently i am using 'INSTR' ,'OR' clauses to achieve this.
But it is taking long time to execute.
Can anybody suggest me an alternative for this which will give me better execution time.

user12288167 wrote:
Hi,
I have a requirement in which i want to search a particular string say 'ABC' in columns col1,col2,col3 of table tab1. If the string is there in either of these columns i need to pick up that row.
Currently i am using 'INSTR' ,'OR' clauses to achieve this.
But it is taking long time to execute.
Can anybody suggest me an alternative for this which will give me better execution time.Not I.

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