the pros

plural noun

US, somewhat informal
: the professional level of competition in a sport
He is playing in the pros now.

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Whether that’s due to the physicality, time commitment, or simply the yuck factor (looking at you, messy microwave), in these situations, you may be better served to enlist the pros. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025 The result are raw scenes where the superstar ruminates on the pros and cons of fame. Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025 Instead, the pros advise beginning with the floor plan. Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 9 May 2025 The 2025 season maybe a redshirt season in the pros for him, but there is intriguing upside as a long-term option at center. Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the pros

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