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pro

[proh] / proʊ /


ADVERB
in favor of
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He was later arrested in his room in the Cladhan Hotel, which has been the scene of repeated rival protests involving pro and anti-immigration demonstrators.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Represented pro bono by the Deborah Project, which defends Jews who are under assault in education, they could afford to keep fighting.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 9, 2026

Recently, a new season of “Hard Knocks” premiered, HBO’s behind-the-scenes journey through one American pro football team’s pre-season training camp.

From Salon Aug. 7, 2026

Offerman trained for three months with bodybuilder Grant Roberts “to create the body of, thankfully, a former pro wrestler, so you don’t necessarily need terrific abs,” Offerman says.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

"This is all right. What happens when you turn pro? You get a Cadillac and a chauffeur?"

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

Jeff said they drew up a list of the pros and cons and the disadvantages were "far outweighed".

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

While many HR pros frown on such behavior, some, parents themselves, told me they could understand the impulse.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Scorching summer temperatures have disrupted life for millions of Europeans but for winegrowers in Italy and France, who are harvesting their grapes unusually early, the hot weather offers pros as well as cons.

From Barron's Jul. 31, 2026

It’s worth noting that Jim Harbaugh got his team to the playoffs in each of his first two seasons, and he has a history of turning around franchises in college football and the pros.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

Zach and Bobby handle it like total pros.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove




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