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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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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

He is in the US Soccer's Hall of Fame and has been described as the father of the professional game in the country.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

While most U.S. professional sports leagues have embraced sports gambling, some have been more reluctant when it comes to prediction markets.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Serena Williams, who recently announced her return to professional tennis, has added another stop to her comeback tour: the Berlin Open.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Pepe San Román and Erneido Oliva, the brigade’s commanders, were professional soldiers—both in their late twenties, both ex-officers in the Cuban army.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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