professional

Example Sentences

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Thomas Kerr, an accountant in Cleveland, said he has told friends and professional acquaintances that they should prepare for white-collar jobs to go away, and to find a sense of meaning in potentially new occupations.

From The Wall Street Journal

As a professional staff member of Congress, I was present at the creation.

From Salon

By contrast, the American Economic Association, the primary professional association for economists, did take swift and harsh action.

From Salon

Then on my 18th birthday, I signed my professional contract.

From BBC

For empty-nesters and young professionals without children, the trade-offs may be manageable.

From The Wall Street Journal