profession

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Once assisted suicide is legal, the role of the state and the medical profession shifts—from preventing self-inflicted death to regulating its provision.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

As your circumstances require, you can add a newborn child, change your profession, update your bank-account information, put in a new address or add a business.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Once Gower asked Abel what his trade or profession was.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig