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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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 22 Aug. 2024.

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