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profession

[pruh-fesh-uhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən /




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Entrepreneurs who have tried to build this kind of service have run into allegations of unauthorized practice of law, advanced by the profession that benefits from the current arrangement.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

But actors from all quarters of the profession are still flocking to New York for the kind of substantive material that is becoming harder to come by on screen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

"I can't imagine that there's any profession that is more dangerous," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Trump, who was rushed off the stage to safety, told reporters at a briefing after the shooting on Saturday: "I can't imagine that there's any profession that's more dangerous".

From BBC • Apr. 26, 2026

On the second day, the group discussed the question of “why the profession of teacher is not as much respected as that of lawyer, doctor, or minister.”

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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