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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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Business-school graduates often funnel into finance, consulting, tech and professional services, “exactly the sectors where employment is declining the most,” he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026

At the time McKenna was a teenager who had only a handful of professional fights under his belt.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Both officers were found to have breached standards of professional behaviour relating to authority, respect and courtesy, and discreditable conduct.

From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026

Dybantsa was in a heated race against Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer to be the top pick as all three are projected to make immediate impacts at the professional level.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

“I think Mira needs real nurses,” Ivy said, as if offering a professional opinion.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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