profession

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The entire legal profession has operated on this understanding for more than a decade.

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

Meanwhile, Alicia says she is considering leaving the profession, as are many of her colleagues, citing high costs of rent in the capital, low salaries and "burnout" since Covid.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Once Gower asked Abel what his trade or profession was.

From "Abel's Island" by William Steig