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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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Blume didn’t begin to try to write professionally until she was a married mother of two and some have criticized her work for not being as flowery and polished as others’.

From Los Angeles Times

He suggested accusers might have come forward because the broker brothers hurt people’s feelings, particularly when they were ascending professionally.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fritz’s parents both played professionally and that heritage helped place a racket in his hand almost before he could walk.

From Los Angeles Times

McGonigal was born with a limb difference - her arm stops just below her elbow joint - but she said she "hadn't realised" she had a disability at all until she began acting professionally.

From BBC

“I’m able to reconnect with the daylight and emotionally transition into a higher gear that has so many payoffs personally and professionally.”

From MarketWatch