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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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But once his older brother turned professional and the family recognised Itauma's exceptional natural talent, their stance softened.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Schoenbrun’s third major full-length release has received mixed reviews from professional critics and reactions from casual cinema-goers along the lines of “what the hell is this?”

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Customers should get their wiring checked by a professional to ensure it is safe before parting with cash, experts say.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

They aren’t professional writers, yet they can provide value for readers owing to their expertise and standing in public life.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

They actually thought about handing their winnings over to some certified, qualified, sanitized, honest-to-God professional investor to run the money for them.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

"All healthcare professionals should encourage patients to adopt healthy lifestyle practices and evidence-based therapies, while also helping them reduce their consumption of ultra-processed foods," Hennekens said.

From Science Daily Aug. 27, 2026

“Black maternal health has too often been treated as a niche concern, something discussed among public health professionals and then set aside.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

I don't really like to review and criticise food - I'll leave that to the professionals.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

It must be reconciled with the desire of medical professionals not to work for free.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 25, 2026

Black professionals constituted the bulk of the residents, many of them graduates of the universities that sat on its borders, Loyola College and Morgan State University.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore




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