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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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Tim Mahoney, his childhood friend and a professional photographer, shot the units against a plain white backdrop, as if for an art catalog.

From Los Angeles Times

“Comprehensive, around-the-clock care is delivered by licensed physicians, dentists, advanced practice providers, nurses, and mental health professionals,” Todd added.

From Salon

At licensed bare-knuckle events, fighters go toe-to-toe on surfaces half the size of a professional gloved boxing ring - which means there is nowhere to hide.

From BBC

Deutsche Grammophon was looking for a quartet to record the classical repertoire for the new format, and the Emersons—young, professional, American—were just the group.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sometimes that obligation grows out of professional pressure, fear of complaints or institutional risk.

From The Wall Street Journal