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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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I work in architecture so both cities have plenty of professional opportunities.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

Provide someone with a professional reference, predicting that they will be a perfect fit for a job, and they may get that job.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

The film was inspired by a 2012 Channel 4 documentary called The Wrestlers: Fighting with My Family, which followed Knight and her brother and parents, who are also professional wrestlers.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Whitesell launched a new firm with seed money from private equity firm Silver Lake, and last spring he started WIN Sports Group to represent professional football players.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Whatshername is polished and professional and probably ten years older than my grandma.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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