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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What are the pros of investing in gold?
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24 June 2026
Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
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23 June 2026
The board weighed the pros and cons.
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23 June 2026
This is definitely a project that is best left to the pros.
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Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Read this for details of how to download and read on for the pros and cons of installing the new software now.
—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
The board weighed the pros and cons.
—
Ariane Lange,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
This is definitely a project that is best left to the pros.
—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
23 June 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 5 Jul. 2026.
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