profession
Example Sentences
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Going forward, geologists, engineers and economists will be needed, especially as Greenland's traditional livelihoods of hunting and fishing are expected to gradually die out as professions.
From Barron's
He whipped it around human subjects and through vast buildings, filming shorts and commercials, which prepared him for the toughest test in his profession: keeping up with live sporting events.
"They need to invest more in the profession because we are the frontline of health in this country."
From BBC
Healthcare jobs can be labor-intensive and less susceptible to automation than other skilled professions.
"It could be a way to make those professions way more attractive and get the productivity back up."
From BBC
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.