JSFiddle - React, Tailwind, and code Playground

by smlombardi

HTML

<div class="abstract">Nov 12, 2009 <b>...</b> Tender and flavorful, 
<b>veal</b> cutlets are lean and quick-cooking. If <b>veal</b> 
isn't for you though, feel free to substitute chicken cutlets 
for a classic <b>...</b>
</div>

JavaScript

$('.abstract').contents().filter(function() {
    return this.nodeType === 3 && $(this).next().is('b:contains("...")');
}).first().wrap('<span>').parent().css('color', 'red');