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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On Wednesday, the kids also took part in golf lessons from the pros themselves — opening doors to the leaderboard.
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Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Transitioning to the pros should come fairly smooth for him.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
These are the stocks the pros think will outperform.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 June 2025
What are the pros of booking a cruise through an airline?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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Sarah Alegre, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Transitioning to the pros should come fairly smooth for him.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
These are the stocks the pros think will outperform.
—Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 27 June 2025
What are the pros of booking a cruise through an airline?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 June 2025
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 4 Jul. 2025.
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