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  • pros-
    pros-
    a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
  • pros.
    pros.
    abbreviation
    proscenium.

pros-

1 American  
  1. a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.

    proskomide.

  2. a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words.

    prosencephalon.


pros. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. proscenium.

  2. prosody.


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Under such protection, the young artist had every pros- Page xiv pect of a brilliant career in the capital.

From The Diary and Letters of Madame D'Arblay — Volume 1 by Fanny Burney

The immediate foreground presented a very cheering pros-

From Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green by Cuthbert Bede

Not so much in deference to the implicit threats issued him by Alex, over computer and untraceable of course, but by the pros- pect of continued income.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau

It was the intelligence assignment of a lifetime, one that insured a peaceful and pros- perous retirement for Alex.

From Terminal Compromise: computer terrorism: when privacy and freedom are the victims: a novel by Winn Schwartau

The Scripture saith, “He that covereth his sins shall not pros- per.”

From Miscellaneous Writings, 1883-1896 by Mary Baker Eddy

“It doesn’t make any sense without a CBA like they have in the pros. The CBA is where fines and such are negotiated and allowed,” one Reddit user wrote.

From MarketWatch ● Jan. 30, 2026

“There’s pros. There’s cons. It doesn’t matter—it’s coming.”

From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2025

“Very thankful for their kindness and support last season. True pro’s pros. Welcome aboard @M_Ryan02!”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 29, 2024

“I know we didn’t get to where we wanted. I get that. But their professionalism, their work ethic, their commitment to being pros. It was a joy to be around.”

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 30, 2023

“No. They didn’t break a thing. They were real pros. Nice guys, too.”

From "Tangerine" by Edward Bloor

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