turn pro
idiom
: to become a professional in a certain sport
a former college player who just turned pro this year
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Miller is not the first athlete to turn pro out of high school.
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Davidson has been open about transition and defended being able to qualify to turn pro.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Dating back to her decision to turn pro rather than attend college in 2015, Biles harbored dreams of leading her own touring production.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Horan attended Golden High School, opting to turn pro after graduating.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 22 July 2024
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Cory Mull, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Davidson has been open about transition and defended being able to qualify to turn pro.
—Ryan Morik, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
Dating back to her decision to turn pro rather than attend college in 2015, Biles harbored dreams of leading her own touring production.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Aug. 2024
Horan attended Golden High School, opting to turn pro after graduating.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 22 July 2024
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“Turn pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20pro. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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