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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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The Minneapolis IT professional calls Portal the most unique lounge he has come across in his travels, and he sneaked in a few games of “Mario Kart.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

"In 1994 the soccer market was very nascent in the US, and today we have thriving professional leagues, and some of the world's great stadiums," US Soccer chief executive JT Batson told BBC Sport.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I interviewed them the morning after the 2024 elections; they were so professional and so in the moment and also helped us process the day.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The company is generating revenue through sales of hardware, software, and professional services, but these inflows aren’t enough to offset the company’s continued losses.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Even I, professional mess-maker, can’t hide the hesitation on my face as I move forward.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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