Perhaps you want something like (untested): 
my @parts = $in{'searchtextterms'} =~ /(?|"([^"]*)"|'([^']*)'|(\S+))/g
+;

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This doesn't allow for escaping the quotes. It also may not do what you want it to do on input like: 
   foo'bar

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This will break your SQL queries as presented, as you're interpolating and not using place holders. In fact, the interpolating may allow for SQL injection attacks, but your input may be trusted, or you may do your scrubbing elsewhere; I cannot judge that from your post.

In reply to Re: Help with search query by JavaFan
in thread Help with search query by htmanning

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