Example Sentences

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“It doesn’t make any sense without a CBA like they have in the pros. The CBA is where fines and such are negotiated and allowed,” one Reddit user wrote.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 30, 2026

“There’s pros. There’s cons. It doesn’t matter—it’s coming.”

From Barron's • Oct. 23, 2025

“They’ve got young, talented players. They’re trying to improve. You can’t just go in there and sleep on a bunch of pros. They’re playing loose. They’re playing free and they’re dangerous. Give them credit.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 23, 2022

Akhmedov said that he’s “been doubted my whole career. People have always said that I was moving too fast in the pros. I’ll prove everyone wrong again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 27, 2019

“No. They didn’t break a thing. They were real pros. Nice guys, too.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor