How to Use the pros in a Sentence

the pros

plural noun
  • What are the pros and cons of the Bears trading down in the first round?
    Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2023
  • Here are some ideas from the pros about how to nail the look in your home.
    Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Read on for the pros and cons of each and how to choose one that's right for you.
    Heather Corley, Parents, 2 July 2024
  • Check out the pros and cons of mulching and bagging and choose the best fit for your lawn.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
  • Even the pros have moments of awe when training with the tool.
    Caitlin Carlson, Women's Health, 17 July 2023
  • Bing shows a panel in which one side shows the pros and the other cons.
    PCMAG, 9 Feb. 2023
  • From dark green to navy blue, these are the best deep hues as chosen by the pros.
    Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2023
  • Here is a look at the pros and cons of these investments.
    Lori Ioannou, WSJ, 4 Sep. 2023
  • MacLean isn’t alone in weighing the pros and cons of ketamine.
    Sarah Elizabeth Richards, Men's Health, 24 Mar. 2023
  • So those are the pros of a walk-in tub: safety and the ability to soak.
    Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023
  • What are the pros of booking a cruise through an airline?
    Nathan Diller, USA Today, 27 June 2025
  • Here’s a look at the pros and cons of different kinds of mortgages.
    Dallas News, 12 Feb. 2023
  • Here's a look at the states that don't have income tax as well as the pros and cons to this tax setup.
    Becca Stanek, The Week, 14 Apr. 2023
  • Throughout the book there are insider tricks that’ll teach you to bake like the pros.
    Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • His return talent will likely get him on the field first in the pros.
    Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Apr. 2024
  • He’s witnessed the cons as well as the pros of stardom while spending time with Bridges.
    Thor Christensen, Dallas News, 14 Apr. 2023
  • But Delgado urges pet parents to think about the pros and cons of each.
    Marisa Sloan, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Tell me about the pros and cons of working with and around the book’s oral history format.
    Mikey O'Connell, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Stock up and travel like the pros this summer with deals on tech, beauty, and more.
    Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2024
  • His taste of life in the pros was almost short-lived, however.
    Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 8 Feb. 2023
  • He’s been great for Red Deer, but that is going to follow him into the pros.
    Dylan Bumbarger, oregonlive, 7 Feb. 2023
  • Take it from the pros and fill your cart with flight attendant must-haves this weekend.
    Alexandra Domrongchai, Travel + Leisure, 14 Jan. 2024
  • The result are raw scenes where the superstar ruminates on the pros and cons of fame.
    Rob Ledonne, Billboard, 9 May 2025
  • The best way to determine the right ski length for you is to visit your local (and reputable) ski shop and talk to the pros.
    Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That said, the pros of mountain living usually outweigh the cons.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
  • This is when the pros and serious aficionados line up hoping to score the best antiques in the house.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Keep reading to better understand the pros and cons of each.
    Becca Stanek, TheWeek, 20 Feb. 2026
  • But that was with an aluminum bat, and with a line-drive swing, scouts were unsure if his power would translate to the pros.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Ahead, the pros share their best styling tips.
    Grace McCarty, Glamour, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Here are the pros and cons of each.
    Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026

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