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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For most Americans, quicker commutes and the convenience of car ownership outweigh the pros of using public transit.
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Comparing business models, weighing the pros and cons of each for your specific enterprise to determine the best fit.
—Steve Swinney, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
When Polian weighed the pros and cons of Tennessee’s Peyton Manning, part of him saw another Bernie Kosar.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Carl's road to the pros, however, was a little different.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
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Rachel Barber, USA Today, 3 June 2025
Comparing business models, weighing the pros and cons of each for your specific enterprise to determine the best fit.
—Steve Swinney, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
When Polian weighed the pros and cons of Tennessee’s Peyton Manning, part of him saw another Bernie Kosar.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Carl's road to the pros, however, was a little different.
—Joe Kozlowski, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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