1
as in professions
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
finally made sculpting her vocation instead of just a hobby
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as in fraternities
the body of people in a profession or field of activity
she says that although she respects certain journalists, she despises the vocation politics has its honest and its dishonest practitioners, just like any other vocation
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Noun
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Just like in all professions, people know each other.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
19 Dec. 2024 -
Being a taxi or ambulance driver won't automatically protect against developing Alzheimer's disease or dying from it but frequent behaviors within those professions could reveal information about preventing the illness.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
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All membership intake activities for school fraternities, sororities and clubs have been paused, the university said in a memo.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
6 Mar. 2025
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The outlet added that Southern University and A&M College sent a letter to all fraternities, sororities and clubs on Southern University's campus.—
Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Teenagers would still be prohibited from working in many hazardous occupations, like meatpacking or roofing.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2025
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Teenagers would still be prohibited from working in many hazardous occupations like meatpacking or roofing.—
Ana Ceballos,
Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Barron joins a cornerback corps that includes Riley Moss and reigning NFL defensive player of the year Pat Surtain II.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
24 Apr. 2025
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As the world prepares for a day of both solace and celebration, here's a better look at the Swiss Guard, the independent military corps that's been protecting the Catholic pope since the 1500s.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Vocations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vocations. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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