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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Today, two social security experts tell us the pros and cons. — Adrian Ma, NPR, 2 Oct. 2026 Although L’Oréal’s Revitalift line is mainly marketed as a mature-skin product, the pros assure readers it shouldn’t be limited to mature skin types alone. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026 Cramer detailed the pros and cons under the famous golden arches. — Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2026 Some cleaning professionals also use cooking oil to buff stainless steel appliances, but according to Larkin, the cons outweigh the pros. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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