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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Early on, the parent company must weigh the pros and cons of going public with the decision to sell the business depending on the complexity of the carve-out.
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Raj Sharma, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While these sofas offer unique style, consumers should consider the pros and cons before investing in such high-end furniture pieces.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Related Video Inside Vogue World Paris Turns out the pros are also big fans.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Plouffe rejected the idea that the campaign focused too much on the cons of electing President-elect Trump versus the pros of Harris, arguing the campaign was effective boosting her favorability rating.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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Raj Sharma, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
While these sofas offer unique style, consumers should consider the pros and cons before investing in such high-end furniture pieces.
—Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Related Video Inside Vogue World Paris Turns out the pros are also big fans.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
The big picture: Plouffe rejected the idea that the campaign focused too much on the cons of electing President-elect Trump versus the pros of Harris, arguing the campaign was effective boosting her favorability rating.
—Dave Lawler, Axios, 27 Nov. 2024
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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