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]
(..) of soldiers against Xerxes? I see I was wrong to expect Sparta's commitment to at least match our own. Doesn't it? You, there. What is your profession? I'm a potter, sir. And you, Arcadian. What is your profession? - Sculptor, sir. - Sculptor. - And you? - Blacksmith. Spartans! What is your profession? You see, old friend? I brought more soldiers than you did. No sleep tonight... ...not for the king. All his years (..)2006 300