as in professional
having or showing trained ability in a particular field of knowledge
All the the conference attendees thought of themselves as pro coders. He practiced hours on end in hopes of becoming a pro golfer.
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as in fan
a person with a high level of knowledge or skill in a field
She plays baseball like a pro.
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Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
As for who is hopping on the green, the league consists of six four-player teams of PGA Tour pros: Atlanta Drive Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and the Bay Golf Club.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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If these tricks don’t cut it or things start getting worse, don’t hesitate to see a pro.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 9 Jan. 2025
As for who is hopping on the green, the league consists of six four-player teams of PGA Tour pros: Atlanta Drive Golf Club, Boston Common Golf, Jupiter Links, Los Angeles Golf Club, New York Golf Club, and the Bay Golf Club.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 7 Jan. 2025
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The backstory: Since bringing in longtime pro Wayne Ferreira as coach and taking his game more seriously, Tiafoe has really transformed his career over the last couple years.
—Dan Wolken, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2023
That matched the second-highest finish by a Sun Devil, the other coming from current PGA pro Jon Rahm in 2016.
—Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
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Evidence for the antiquity of the country came in the early 1820s, when America’s first professional geologists found trilobites spilling out of the banks of the new Erie Canal.Caroline Winterer / Made by History, TIME, 14 Jan. 2025
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When co-owner Arran Yentob’s team got in touch with him and offered him the chance to get involved in professional padel, Murray couldn’t resist.Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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The late, great ace inspired the first generation of Mets fans in much the same way Wright inspired much of the current generation.Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2025
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While Rae may have captured hearts and garnered fans from the very beginning with Insecure, her journey on the style front has also been enjoyable to witness.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 9 Jan. 2025
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Newsweek has contacted representatives for Combs by email for comment.Erin Keller, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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House Republicans are already laying down potential dealbreakers for the massive fiscal legislation President-elect Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are planning.Andrew Solender, Axios, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pro. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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