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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.


Example Sentences

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You are likely more established professionally and financially.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

“They both have a lot going on professionally but make time for each other during the week whenever they can,” the unnamed source added.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

In the 2008 film “Rudo y Cursi,” the actors played feuding brothers with dreams of playing soccer professionally.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Though the two aren’t in the same universe professionally, they jam together with some first-rate instruments Danny just happens to have lying around.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

I could try to persuade myself that he’s just trying to do the right thing, morally and professionally.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

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