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Full-time athlete (3)

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I believe the answer is:

pro

(Other definitions for pro that I've seen before include "Of argument, say, in favour of" , "Skilled" , "Expert (abbr)" , "Paid worker" , "Prefix meaning for" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times and the USA Today.
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