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    To remove multiple files such as *.jpg or *.sh with one command find, use:

    `find . -name "FILE-TO-FIND" -exec rm -rf {} \;`

    OR

    `find . -type f -name "FILE-TO-FIND" -exec rm -f {} \;`

    The only difference between above two syntax is that the first command remove directories as well where second command only removes files. Options:

    * `-name "FILE-TO-FIND"` : File pattern.
    * `-exec rm -rf {} \;` : Delete all files matched by file pattern.
    * `-type f` : Only match files and do not include directory names.