turn pro
idiom
: to become a professional in a certain sport
a former college player who just turned pro this year
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Since the humble beginnings of his career, Avery has gone on to start his own training program and says he’s helped more than 100 quarterbacks earn college scholarships — some of whom eventually have the chance to turn pro.
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Brampton Steelheads defenseman who will turn pro next season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders or AHL Iowa Wild.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
He was committed to the University of Miami but decided to turn pro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Ryan Greene, forward, 2nd round in 2022: Greene is expected to turn pro after his college season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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Sean Neumann, People.com, 10 Apr. 2025
The Brampton Steelheads defenseman who will turn pro next season with the ECHL Iowa Heartlanders or AHL Iowa Wild.
—Michael Russo, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025
He was committed to the University of Miami but decided to turn pro.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 Mar. 2025
Ryan Greene, forward, 2nd round in 2022: Greene is expected to turn pro after his college season.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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“Turn pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20pro. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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