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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And, in terms of benefits, Olson largely framed the pros in terms of property tax relief and revenue generation for the city and other taxing bodies.
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Just understand the pros and cons of each outlet before getting started to improve your chances of investing in the right type and amount (at the right price point).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
What are the pros and cons of a pergola?
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Here are four alternatives to using landscape fabric, along with the pros and cons of each.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
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Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
Just understand the pros and cons of each outlet before getting started to improve your chances of investing in the right type and amount (at the right price point).
—Matt Richardson, CBS News, 12 Mar. 2026
What are the pros and cons of a pergola?
—Melissa Minton, Architectural Digest, 10 Mar. 2026
Here are four alternatives to using landscape fabric, along with the pros and cons of each.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.
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