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professionalism

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


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“That horrible act was stopped because of the courage and professionalism of law enforcement — the officers who responded without hesitation and did their jobs as they were trained to do,” Blanche said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

When I worked in President George W. Bush’s White House, I gained, as most everyone did, a special appreciation for the professionalism of the Secret Service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

On Monday, Sir Keir sought to play down any sense of a rift with the civil service when he told MPs: "We have thousands of civil servants who act with integrity and professionalism every day."

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Voices from across the military tout humble, dignified professionalism as essential to morale and project confidence from leadership down through the ranks.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

Her smile was so tender, and the feeling in her voice was so warm and genuine, that Penelope felt all her newfound professionalism melt into a puddle.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood



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