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 celebrities are the spectacle of each new season, but the pros stay put year-after-year, building their own level of celebrity. Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026 The entire group of selectors would then debate the pros and cons of that candidate before voting. Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The lawsuit is really about whether LSU can flout the SEC's rules and bring back the pros. ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Ahead, discover the 10 hair colors the pros are loving for fall. Amanda Le, InStyle, 1 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the pros

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