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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Assignments on the First Amendment, the history and effects of peaceful protests or classroom debates on the pros and cons of ICE would all be more meaningful topics.
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Applying baking soda to some surfaces or materials could ruin it, scratch it or lose its shine, according to the pros.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, buyers are especially drawn to oversized kitchen islands and those with seating and eating options.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Jones spent most of his time with the Grand Rapids Gold in his first year in the pros.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 2026
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Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Feb. 2026
Applying baking soda to some surfaces or materials could ruin it, scratch it or lose its shine, according to the pros.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
According to the pros, buyers are especially drawn to oversized kitchen islands and those with seating and eating options.
—Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
Jones spent most of his time with the Grand Rapids Gold in his first year in the pros.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 7 Feb. 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 12 Feb. 2026.
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