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profession

[pruh-fesh-uhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən /




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The AI edge will likely accrue to the largest firms—or, more concerning for the legal profession, to technology companies, which can raise capital freely and may displace law firms.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026

It is just one example of how technology is changing the traditional profession.

From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026

"Over the past 10 to 12 years, attitudes have changed and many women have chosen to enter the culinary profession," said Ecole Ducasse's Aabhas Jain.

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026

Mr. Kozinski certainly possesses impressive legal acumen by nature of his profession.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

“But I don’t get why that makes it a less valid profession than his. Anyway, what do your parents do?”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

At City Spa, the clientele spans generations and professions.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

“Dog training became the least professional of professions there is.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026

Whiteman also highlights the value of existing programmes such as "Primary Futures", which bring in volunteers from different professions into schools to "challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations".

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Some people he knows went into blue-collar professions, for example, and “it’s worked out great.”

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026

Professing his innocence to her was futile, as professions of innocence were likely all she heard all day.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers


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