[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #51787: Introduce dedicated function that retrieves post object by metadata

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#51787: Introduce dedicated function that retrieves post object by metadata
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 Reporter:  DaveyJake          |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement        |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal             |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Posts, Post Types  |     Version:  5.5.3
 Severity:  normal             |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  dev-feedback       |     Focuses:
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Comment (by knutsp):

 A good idea, if this would be useful for core. If not, easy to implement
 in userland.

 And if it was to be added, I would suggest adding `$meta_compare = '='` to
 the signature.

 And being a bit smart, like including those posts where the meta_key "NOT
 EXISTS" in case the meta_value is empty. At least that is something I have
 implemented myself, and saves me setting up a complex meta query with
 relation "OR".

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