professional

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But it’s gotten to the point where playing certain college sports can be as lucrative – if not more so – than being a professional athlete.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Outside law, professional organizations, including those representing financial professionals and engineers, declined to provide data on accommodations for professional exams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Deontay Wilder beats Derek Chisora with a split decision win after a dramatic heavyweight contest in what is expected to be Chisora's final professional bout.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Magyar posts a mixture of professional content and images portraying himself as a younger and more relatable leader, showing him partying, playing volleyball, flipping burgers at a restaurant, and enjoying water sports.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The past version of us came barreling around the corner, bickering and insulting one another like it was our professional career.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin