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  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.

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pros. ² American  

abbreviation

1. proscenium.

2. prosody.

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Example Sentences

And that, the researchers say, could affect the quality of the pros’ performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

While it’s easy to lament that Wall Street pros have huge advantages over individual investors, even the little guys have ways to use some of the pros’ techniques.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 29, 2021

You might think you have to mimic tour pros’ short games by learning a bunch of shots.

From Golf Digest • Apr. 2, 2020

Wilander, 53, a former No. 1 who won seven Grand Slam titles, was quick to point out the difference money makes in pros’ preparation.

From Washington Post • Jun. 29, 2018

She gave her address: not the pros’ boarding-house, but private “digs” which had been recommended to her in London, with a note of introduction.

From The Bill-Toppers by Castaigne, J. André