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profession

[pruh-fesh-uhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən /




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In a profession where politicians are only too happy to be rude about each other, Andy Burnham is very well liked.

From BBC • Jun. 27, 2026

The Law Society of Kenya on Monday expressed support for "members of the legal profession across East Africa who continue to uphold the cause of justice under often difficult circumstances".

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

His architecture exhibited a self-assured fluency first honed at the Architectural Assn. in London, then from stints with giants in the profession such as Kevin Roche, I.M.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The profession has become an example of AI’s limitations in replacing human skill in the real world.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

Elisha didn’t believe that either Maggie or Kate was deceiving the public on purpose; but he considered the sisters’ profession disreputable.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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