pros-
1 American-
a combining form meaning “toward; near,” used in the formation of compound words.
proskomide.
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a combining form meaning “in front of; forward,” used in the formation of compound words.
prosencephalon.
abbreviation
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proscenium.
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prosody.
Example Sentences
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Tanya is staying on the medication and is fully aware of the pros and cons of this decision.
From BBC
Considered the more committed of the sibling boxers, Jake had fought pros, schmoes, and, most depressingly, a near-sexagenarian Mike Tyson, in a match that looked like a kid trying to help an older relative find the waiting room at the podiatrist.
“There are a lot of opportunities for somebody like me to dig into some of these niche topics and just make a ton of money when the pros aren’t really paying attention.”
But what are the pros and cons of that stance - and will it change its position?
From BBC
First, the pros of your plan, which for you is a smart one.
From MarketWatch
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