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professionalism

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl-iz-uhm] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nlˌɪz əm /


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Those at Villa stressed Elliott's professionalism and his positivity throughout and to his credit, the attacking midfielder returned early to Liverpool for the start of pre-season after a personally-challenging year.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

“State Farm expects its external counsel to conform to the highest level of ethical standards and professionalism, including in their use of AI and confirming the accuracy of all legal filings,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

NHS medical director Prof Frankie Swords praised the "outstanding professionalism" of staff and said the situation was making delivering care challenging.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

They are the unwritten rules that delineate who is trying to look the part, who wants to stand out and how everyone balances professionalism with self-expression.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

Where’s my professionalism, anyway, the journalistic detachment that was supposed to guide and sustain me every inch of the way?

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich



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