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 workgroup evaluating the use of standardized tests will look into the pros and cons of incorporating SAT, ACT or 11th grade Smarter Balanced Assessment scores in the admissions process.
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Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The athletes did a photoshoot before hitting the court and practicing with the pros.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Melvin stepped up and became Devin's coach and mentor, teaching him how to play like the pros, how to properly train and how to eat right.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
What are the pros of investing in gold?
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026
The athletes did a photoshoot before hitting the court and practicing with the pros.
—Frankie McLister, CBS News, 11 June 2026
Melvin stepped up and became Devin's coach and mentor, teaching him how to play like the pros, how to properly train and how to eat right.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
What are the pros of investing in gold?
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 10 June 2026
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 17 Jun. 2026.
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