1
as in declaration
a solemn and often public declaration of the truth or existence of something
the weekly profession of faith by the members of the congregation
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as in vocation
the activity by which one regularly makes a living
a gifted communicator, he was very good at his chosen profession: teaching
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Presented by the Global Chapter of CSA, this award recognizes individuals or organizations internationally who have made a positive impact to the casting profession through innovative and meaningful contributions within the global entertainment industry.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 8 Jan. 2026
Respected people in their professions.
—James Varsallone, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
That means programming has become one of the first white-collar professions to feel AI’s impact so directly.
—Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Cignetti, Indiana’s second-year coach, has quickly risen in the profession, credited with one of the best coaching jobs in sports history the last two seasons, turning Indiana from the sport’s quintessential also-ran into a juggernaut.
—David Ubben, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
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Back in 2020, a spokesperson for the Oakland County Medical Examiner’s Office told PEOPLE that Beauchamp's death declaration was based on real-time medical data, including heartbeat and breathing, that was provided by responding authorities and EMS personnel.—
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What comes off as charming, an aura of innocence, is a declaration of independence bordering on defiance.—
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The Kruisherenhotel is a reflection of this southern Dutch city’s ever growing vocation as an international arts center.—
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His vocation may vary—movie star (in Jay Kelly), art-house director (Sentimental Value), blockbuster Tudor playwright (Hamnet)—but his problem tends to be the same.—
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Scharf repeated his past assertions that the planning commission doesn't usually have jurisdiction over site work and demolition on any project, including those at the White House.—
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Also, Kaishian said, the video and report don’t back up earlier assertions by police that Emile pointed the gun at a rival, or at the cops.—
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Following the German occupation in March 1944, Hungarian and Nazi authorities deported approximately 430,000–440,000 Jews to Auschwitz in a matter of weeks, most of whom were murdered on arrival.—
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The occupation lasted 19 years.—
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The push-pull long has been there with Erik Spoelstra, that delicate balance between development and the unceasing insistence on the Miami Heat to live in the competitive moment.—
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There’s credibility to Ellison’s insistence that a Paramount deal is less murky, though such a merger would combine two of the five largest movie studios, not to mention competition considerations involving their news divisions.—
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
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Actions define how Qira gets work done.—
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Federal officials said Good attempted to drive her vehicle toward agents during the encounter, a claim disputed by family members and some local leaders.—
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Witnesses and local leaders have contradicted that claim, saying Good was trying to leave and steering away from the agent.—
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The commission also investigates complaints of discrimination and harassment, and looks into issues regarding employment, housing, education and credit.—
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None of this violates federal law because the CCPA only prevents termination, not every employment action.—
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“Profession.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/profession. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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