profession
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"Many sailors may think differently about this profession."
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
A major recent impetus for law firms to consider taking on outside money is the prospect of artificial intelligence upending the profession, and the need for more capital to compete.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
More than a decade ago, I argued that IT must be treated as a profession, not merely a resource.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Every manager who has over-achieved in those circumstances must - and is - recognised in our profession, but so are those who gain promotion from any division.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
At an earlier proceeding, he was asked what his profession was, and he said, “I don’t work. I married an Osage.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing profession
Can I Work It? Words for "Job"
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"The Pedestrian" by Ray Bradbury
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"Democracy in America, Vol. 1" by Alexis de Tocqueville, Introduction–Chapter 5
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