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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Ultimately, weigh the pros and cons to make a decision that works best for you and your garden.
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Sprinkled with laughter and childlike energy, this debate explores the pros and cons of both worlds.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
What are the pros of short cruises?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The market still trades as if the pros don’t feel exposed enough to stocks, and strategists have had to pursue the index higher after the springtime confidence crash reversed faster than expected.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2025
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Mike Irvine, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Sprinkled with laughter and childlike energy, this debate explores the pros and cons of both worlds.
—Jordan Owens, NPR, 4 Oct. 2025
What are the pros of short cruises?
—Nathan Diller, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025
The market still trades as if the pros don’t feel exposed enough to stocks, and strategists have had to pursue the index higher after the springtime confidence crash reversed faster than expected.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 3 Oct. 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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