professional
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“I don’t know if you really call that a big opportunity to play professional football,” he says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026
A professional — an accountant, banker or lawyer — will likely charge a fee.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
But she was the only medical professional willing to speculate with me.
From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026
As I looked up, I saw the tray starting to tip toward me, and I thought, “Well, it’s not gonna fall. He’s a professional waiter. Nope! Here it comes!”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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