jQuery [attribute^=value] Selector
Example
Select all <input> elements with a name attribute that starts with "nation":
  
    $("input[name^='nation']")
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Definition and Usage
The [attribute^=value] selector selects each element with a specific attribute, with a value beginning in a specific string.
Syntax
$("[attribute^='value']")
  | Parameter | Description | 
|---|---|
| attribute | Required. Specifies the attribute to find | 
| value | Required. Specifies the string the value should begin with |