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professionally

American  
[pruh-fesh-uh-nuh-lee, proh-] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nə li, proʊ- /

adverb

  1. in a professional way.

  2. as a career or profession.


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The host of amenities is jaw-dropping and includes a professionally lit baseball field, indoor pickleball and basketball courts, and a guesthouse.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 2, 2026

Schayes recalled that when his mother told an aunt he intended to play professionally, the aunt questioned whether basketball was a suitable career for a “nice Jewish boy.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

One group reviewed the standard English-only consent form, while the other had a professionally translated “interlinear” form, which placed Bengali and English text near each other.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Dr Hannah Terry, as she was known professionally, was listed as a member of the practice team at Grimston Medical Centre.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

He studied music as a graduate student, performed professionally with orchestras and ensembles, composed music, and conducted.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

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