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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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The public prosecutor's office in Marseille confirmed to AFP that "a 23-year-old professional footballer, playing in the Ligue 1 championship, was arrested on May 29, 2026 in relation to an ongoing investigation".

From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026

If you are a professional server for many years, you know how restaurants operate — the cash flow, customer service, and organizing shifts.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

A bold statement for a player who was just making his professional debut.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

Kickboxing legend Verhoeven, in just his second professional boxing fight, troubled 39-year-old Usyk for long spells, but a late surge by the Ukrainian great sent the Dutchman to the canvas.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

This will require the maturity to self-assess and thoughtfully apply criticism towards self-enhancement and development as a professional in your field.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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