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pro

[proh] / proʊ /


ADVERB
in favor of
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Serena Williams opted to let Nike break the news about her pro tennis comeback at age 44 in two slick commercials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

One hot day two vanloads of men, having shucked their black overcoats, ask at the pro shop if they can rent carts to drive around the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A little salty, a little sweet, packed with the kind of umami flavor that takes any dish to the next level, and elevates a flavor profile to make you feel like a pro.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

As a personal-finance pro, it was hard for me not to take charge.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

There are exceptions, cases when you’ll want to use a hyphen in words starting with pre, pro, and re.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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