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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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GS: Building upon that iconic style foundation, what was your look when you started styling professionally?

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

About 200,000 immigrants in the U.S. hold licenses that allow them to haul freight professionally, representing about 5% of all license holders nationwide, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 1, 2026

CalMac CEO Duncan Mackison said: "This was a fast-moving situation that was handled professionally by our crew, Ardrossan port staff and emergency services and I would like to extend my thanks and gratitude to them."

From BBC Aug. 21, 2026

My plan for them is to put the money in a trust to be managed by their uncle, with the option to be managed professionally if he feels unable to take on the role.

From MarketWatch Aug. 21, 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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