professional soldiers

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Tennis for those of us who are not professional players is a loser’s game, and we can win simply by lobbing the ball back to our opponents until they make unforced errors.

From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026

"Nation-state actors are among the most professional players in the cyber threat landscape," said Kreuzer.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Before last offseason, he even said that he would even turn down a five-star recruit in favor of adding more seasoned veterans and professional players from Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

Everyone thinks that these are professional players and they should be able to play any position.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 23, 2025

The Soviets were all not just professional players, but grandmasters, the designation given to the highest-rated chess masters who have distinguished themselves in international tournaments.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady