profession
Example Sentences
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Last week they staged a strike to call for recognition and more investment in their profession.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
Paz, an economist by profession, comes from a family with a long history in politics.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
Though in his chosen profession, Colbert has undoubtedly had a far greater impact, ministering to millions in a way few, if any, cultural figures who exist outside the religious sphere have ever done.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
“I agree wholeheartedly that accommodations are being abused, and my profession has contributed to this,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
A small detail, but I notice—anyone of my profession would.
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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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