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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There are plenty of interviews where Jamie Dimon shares his thinking on the pros and cons of remote work, among other things.
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Terina Allen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In the pros: Our staff's NFL wild-card playoff picks.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Talk to me about what that was like, getting the do’s and don’ts from the pros and having them in your home, giving you a tutorial of sorts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Think through the pros and cons of signing up for a travel insurance policy to protect your investment, especially for more expensive or international trips.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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Terina Allen, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
In the pros: Our staff's NFL wild-card playoff picks.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Talk to me about what that was like, getting the do’s and don’ts from the pros and having them in your home, giving you a tutorial of sorts.
—Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
Think through the pros and cons of signing up for a travel insurance policy to protect your investment, especially for more expensive or international trips.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2025
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“The pros.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20pros. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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