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professional

[pruh-fesh-uh-nl] / prəˈfɛʃ ə nl /




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"Weight loss treatments such as Mounjaro and Wegovy are prescription-only medicines and should only be obtained and used in accordance with a prescription from a registered and appropriately trained healthcare professional," they added.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Alex Fiehl, an IT professional in upstate New York, said his EV-charging expenses have been impacted by electricity costs spiking over the past few winters.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The woman’s photo looked professional, showing a small library in the blurry background, according to a screenshot Urbina shared with ProPublica.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

College sports have long been a pathway not only to professional opportunity but also to personal growth, discipline and self-control.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

This will require the maturity to self-assess and thoughtfully apply criticism towards self-enhancement and development as a professional in your field.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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