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]
(..) as our own bartender. Sit down, my boy. DJANGO: What kinda dentist are you? – Despite that cart, I haven't practiced dentistry in five years. These days I practice a new profession. Bounty Hunter. D'you know what a Bounty Hunter is? – No. – Well… The way the slave trade (..)2012 Django Unchained