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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 22, 2026

He began his professional career as a corporate lawyer working with CBS Records and was eventually recruited into the label’s executive offices.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 22, 2026

"Supporting players as people, not just athletes, is an important part of creating a healthy professional working environment."

From BBC • Jun. 22, 2026

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

That burial society told him, numerous times, to stop asking about monsters and perhaps seek professional help.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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