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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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Vela was also co-founded by François Gabart, a professional yacht racer that Fernandez-Ferri called “the Michael Jordan of sailing.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He is a professional artist fellow with the Arts Council for Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

Kanjama said it was "of particular concern" that Karua had been blocked, despite her travelling "for the same matter and in the same professional capacity" as himself.

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

May’s ambitions are now to rebuild a professional franchise that has fallen on hard times.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

This will require the maturity to self-assess and thoughtfully apply criticism towards self-enhancement and development as a professional in your field.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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