The teaching 'profession' opposes the new law. = ('Brit') The teaching 'profession' oppose the new law.
The doctor talked to students who are thinking about entering/joining the 'profession'.
('humorous') She works in 'the (world's) oldest profession'. [=she is a prostitute]
(..) Doogie Howser's been off the air for like years. Actually, I read that it's one of the most popular programs in India. Might speak to a cultural aspiration to have one's children enter the medical profession. LEONARD: I bet you're right. - I bet they love Scrubs. - What's not to love? (..)2007 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Grasshopper Experiment Season: 1 Episode 8