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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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Ruemmler “shared a client with him, received referrals from him, and was friendly in that professional context,” her spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

Even professional fund managers fall short: More than 80% of actively managed mutual funds fail to beat their benchmark index.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

She endeared herself to the British public when she appeared in 2010 on the BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" show where celebrities with no dance experience are paired with a professional partner.

From Barron's Jul. 13, 2026

To make health retreats "easily achievable", Alex Hyde and Sam Carter-Smith hosted the OneRetreat Wellness in Birmingham, a one-day festival with exercise classes, sauna sessions and professional talks.

From BBC Jul. 12, 2026

At Chumley, they have professional security guards who wear earpieces and look like they just retired from the secret service.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Ministers say lawyers, accountants and architects are among professionals who will benefit.

From BBC Jul. 13, 2026

Sheers tells clients that it’s almost impossible to gain an informational edge over the professionals.

From MarketWatch Jul. 13, 2026

Voters, he said, don’t dissect candidates’ identities and attributes the way political professionals do.

From Salon Jul. 13, 2026

The American Heart Association's Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ initiative supports dental professionals with educational resources about the connection between oral and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily Jul. 13, 2026

I happened to recount this to a group of medical professionals at a convention of the American Public Health Association, and a psychiatrist suggested it was probably post- traumatic stress disorder.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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