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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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He said he had become concerned about the potential for a dying person to be coerced by "unscrupulous relatives, or 'trusted' medical or legal professionals" into ending their life prematurely.

From BBC

I stood near the door, trying to look professional, when suddenly a light went on in the switchboard.

From Literature

The entrepreneur describes himself as an “avid” and “almost professional water skier.”

From Los Angeles Times

Murphy said there are “glaring gaps” in the professional and personal qualifications of the panel members.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bowling, you may know from experience, is not easy; professional bowling is grueling, a grind.

From Los Angeles Times