amateur
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In the survey, 62% of players described themselves as professional, 27% selected semi-professional and 12% chose amateur.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
The next day he’ll come into his office, gushing about a moving amateur rendition of “My Way.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
"It's absolutely heartbreaking. It really is emotionally devastating, because it's utter despair: no more lake," said amateur local historian David Favre, who lives in the Swiss village of Les Brenets.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
As Béatrice’s amateur detective work pulls her in deeper, the strands begin to suggest a conspiracy, one marked by mysterious disappearances and the clandestine sway of the Vatican.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
André, under questioning by Tallmadge, drew on his talents as an amateur actor and posed as a misunderstood merchant.
From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen
Skintight running unitards long worn by professional sprinters are taking off among amateurs with no podium ambitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
The amateurs can be sloppy or reckless, though.
From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026
An old adage has it that strategy is for amateurs and logistics is for professionals.
From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026
It’s open to professionals and elite amateurs through a qualifying process, and the tournament is known for identifying the player who can withstand the most pressure under the most demanding conditions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Because when I'm done with Fred and these other amateurs, I’m going to be this show’s newest and biggest star!
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
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