professional
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Dozens of professional teams had come and gone, fading from the American sports scene as they inevitably ran out of money.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
By consensus, this is the most talented group of male American players ever assembled, led by lightning-quick winger Christian Pulisic, the first Yank to approach genuine stardom in a major European professional league.
From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026
You can also give him a “great opportunity” to show him that not everyone is going to be pushed around by a professional who is intent on giving his company’s products priority.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 11, 2026
Captain Andy Robertson once worked on the tills at Marks & Spencer on Sauchiehall Street, while Lawrence Shankland was employed in a Hillington plumbing factory before turning professional.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Penelope tucked the letter into her apron pocket and quickly regained her professional composure, on the outside, at least.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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