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pro

[proh] / proʊ /


ADVERB
in favor of
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Only members are allowed to shop at the pro shop, although players and their families are granted access during the Masters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

There is one wrinkle, he adds: The pro rata rule.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Amateur titles, he attended Stanford but left in 1996 after two years and turned pro at 20, smiling and saying “Hello, world” at his introductory news conference.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

Having dreamed of being a millionaire as a 19-year-old kid, turning pro changed his life financially.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

I was a pro at filling out a 1040EZ back when I got paid chump change at Baskin-Robbins.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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