Python – Remove all spaces EXCLUDING tab

Just a (hopefully) simple question.
Messing with Python, I just want to know how to remove all spaces to the left and right of the string except tabs, or rather \t

I

know I can replace the recursive loop, but it’s a hassle. There must be an easier way.

Basically just remove \n, ,\r,… etc., except \t.
Cheers.

You can also use:

s = "  \t a string example\t  "
s = s.strip(' \n\r')

This removes any spaces, \n, or \r characters from the left, right, or sides of the string.

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