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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Consider the pros and cons and reduce unnecessary factors that can set you back or jeopardize your position, reputation, meaningful relationships, or emotional and physical well-being. Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024 On the other hand, if green agents get pushed out of the profession, that will mean fewer opportunities for the pros to take advantage of them. Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 14 Nov. 2024 But while there are a rainbow of hues designers would happily coat a room in, some shades a hard pass for the pros. Kelsey Mulvey, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2024 Also consider the pros and cons of taking profits from taxable accounts to fill up the 0% capital gains tax bracket. Kristin McKenna, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the pros 

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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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