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profession

[pruh-fesh-uhn] / prəˈfɛʃ ən /




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In a subsequent article, Cynthia’s mom, Gandy, who’d put up a $2,000 reward, criticized the newspaper’s focus on her daughter’s profession.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

McLaren said the delay in instructors being given the necessary information could impact negatively on the profession.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

She acknowledges that her profession is not stable: Jobs come and go with campaign cycles.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

“Constantly,” replies Small, who retired about five years ago from the medical profession.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The other is the world of their profession: getting articles published, going to conferences, keeping up with the trends and gossip.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker