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Fictionalized versions of real-world scenarios are never going to be as accurate as the true experience, but the show’s 1990 version of a platoon better approximates the Marines’ professed ideal.

He professed a hatred for “literary life” while participating in most of its rituals, from autographing to prize-giving.

Michaels has long professed to be bipartisan with his show’s satire.

In his first news conference Depay called Brazil the "mecca of football", and he has professed his admiration for Latin American "energy".

That’s what Rams edge rusher Jared Verse professed Thursday when asked about returning to play the Philadelphia Eagles before their fans at Lincoln Financial Field.