professional
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The charity said it works through professional referrers who know the children and families involved.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Except now I’m helping to develop my own daughter, a mother of two, into a full-fledged professional and family breadwinner.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
The company denied Sky’s voice was an imitation of Johansson, saying another professional actor used her own natural speaking voice for it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2026
Consulting a tax professional experienced with Americans living overseas about your personal circumstances is advised.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
How come I know more about fixing an overflowing toilet than a professional custodian?
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
With some formal firefighter training and background checks, volunteers commit to following fire officials’ orders, helping residents evacuate and putting out spot fires, while leaving the ferocious front-line flames to the professionals.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2026
Immigration expert Toshihiro Menju told AFP that Japan is facing a labour shortage on all levels, from highly skilled professionals to service workers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
The online session will bring together a number of professionals and personal perspectives on menopause, and will be an open conversation format rather than a traditional webinar or expert panel.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
A 70-year-old man died of eye cancer after a recommended appointment was not followed up by health professionals, an inquest found.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
As with the search for extraterrestrial life today, the unbridled speculation of amateurs had frightened many professionals out of the field.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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