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professionalism

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /


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England opener Ben Duckett says greater professionalism this summer will be a major "priority" for him following a winter Ashes series blighted by off-the-field issues.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

I think just her fearlessness, her professionalism, her coolness, her aura.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

With these offices vacant, the task fell upon district courts to name interim U.S. attorneys, which they did with admirable professionalism.

From Slate • Mar. 24, 2026

He navigated turbulent political waters with a quiet professionalism, leaving a mark on the institutions he led and the nation he served.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

It occurred to him that this level of professionalism might mean that standard procedure—a phone call for the accused—would be observed, and he would be free within a day or two.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers