professional

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But it’s gotten to the point where playing certain college sports can be as lucrative – if not more so – than being a professional athlete.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Since the advent of professional golf design around the turn of the 19th century, these bunkers are now manufactured.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The 35-year-old landed her share of punches in the opening two minutes and did not look out of her depth in her first professional fight outside of Puerto Rico.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

If he paid as much attention to choosing a driver in his personal life as he does in his professional one, we’d all be safer.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

“Lindy’s drawing up articles of incorporation, which will protect your personal assets from any real or perceived vulnerabilities or liabilities of a professional nature.”

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen