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profession

[pruh-fesh-uhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən /




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Brousse added that the fact it is driven by the "speculative bubble" of AI is also frustrating, "because I'm a graphic designer by trade, so AI has a real impact on my profession."

From Barron's Aug. 2, 2026

Over the next few years, he made seven lengthy trips, often linked to his full-time profession as an environmental photographer.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

Redstone’s critique builds on others circulating within the profession.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

You are, understandably, flying the flag for your profession, and I don’t blame you for that.

From MarketWatch Jul. 25, 2026

She wants him to study English, learn a profession.

From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario

The talent pool McKinnon pulls from includes theater managers, retired projectionists, trainees from specialized college programs and even workers in other professions who take PTO for the occasion.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

That dichotomy proved controversial because it left certain programs, like graduate-level training for nurses and physician assistants, out of the group of professions eligible for the higher limits.

From MarketWatch Jul. 1, 2026

The think-tank has examined how the technology could help or harm dozens of professions -- from cobblers to sewer cleaners, farmers to tea sellers.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

How much students are paid, and whether or not there's a full-time job at the end of it, varies between different professions.

From BBC Jun. 7, 2026

“In some pretties, they disappear, or are intentionally cured—in those whose professions require them to react quickly, like working in an emergency room, or putting out a fire. Those who deal with conflict and danger.”

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld




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