turn pro

phrase

: to become a professional in a certain sport
a former college player who just turned pro this year

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The eligibility of players who are seasoned college athletes, some of whom turn pro and then want to come back, has become a major legal controversy in the sports industry and obscured the line between college and professional. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 25 Aug. 2026 After a five-hour hearing, Johnson granted the player's request for a preliminary injunction against the NCAA, which had argued Luis was unlikely to win reinstatement after leaving college to turn pro in 2025. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026 Like Schmidt, Knaak is turning down an opportunity to turn pro with an organization that has a strong reputation for developing pitching. — Zack Meisel, New York Times, 27 July 2026 Basketball legend Shaquille O’Neal started his career at Louisiana State University but left after three years to turn pro. — Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for turn pro

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“Turn pro.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/turn%20pro. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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