tools of the trade

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And during his time spent in the field, Tomlinson learned that although King and other professionals like her do view dogs as tools of the trade, there's love there as well.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2024

Johnson began by teaching the kids some basic techniques, like parting and sectioning hair, and by introducing them to the tools of the trade.

From Seattle Times • May 10, 2023

These are people who can wield their tools of the trade, namely keyboards and laptops, from anywhere, as opposed to those who have to place themselves on the front line to earn their hourly pay.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2022

And what does it mean to study something as wicked and monstrous as the slave trade using some of the tools of the trade itself?

From New York Times • Jan. 28, 2022

This section might as well cover all of the "tools of the trade".

From The Project Gutenberg FAQ 2002 by Tinsley, Jim