professionalization
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“He was really instrumental in the professionalization of artists at MGM,” assistant curator Michaëla Mohrmann said of Gibson.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
He added that firms can see a range of benefits from linking up with big investors, including improvements in back-office operations and greater professionalization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 24, 2025
But then, Maierhofer says, "The major change came with the professionalization of medicine and also the spread of universities."
From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2023
What we’ve seen is the great professionalization and investment, particularly in Europe, over the last two or three years, where being a professional footballer is now a viable career option for women and girls.
From New York Times ● Jul. 28, 2023
For officers, professionalization meant more training and implied a higher standard of on-the-job conduct.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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