acting profession

collocation in English

meaningsofactingandprofession

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acting
adjective
uk
/ˈæk.tɪŋ/us
/ˈæk.tɪŋ/
someone who does a job for a short time while the person who usually does that job is ...
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profession
noun
uk
/prəˈfeʃ.ən/us
/prəˈfeʃ.ən/
any type of work that needs special training or a particular skill, often one that is respected because it involves a high level ...
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(Definition ofactingandprofessionfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The great problem which has been recognised is the essential necessity of the closed shop for theactingprofession.
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So we do not consider that it is necessary to have an exception on closed shop entry for theactingprofession.
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That is why we are in serious consultation on this issue with those in theactingprofession.
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It is difficult to get into theactingprofessionor to work in the docks without trade union sponsorship.
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I do not think that the issue can be settled by changing the law specifically for theactingprofession.
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In theactingprofession, it may be appropriate to employ a young actress rather than an old, although glamorous actress in a particular role.
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There is already grave unemployment in theactingprofession.
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It would ensure that theactingprofessionis in a far better position than it is now, even with the concession.
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Agents' fees are only one part of the expenses associated with theactingprofession.
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Equity has been a help to everyone in theactingprofession.
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It has never been the argument that a closed shop would prevent unemployment in theactingprofession.
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Will he agree that ouractingprofessionis held in the highest regard throughout the world?
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Most of my work deals with theactingprofessionand is for agents and for use in casting and trade journals.
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He is clearly learned in the trials and tribulations of theactingprofession.
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For many years there has also been concern about the employment prospects for drama students in theactingprofession.
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In the last few years theactingprofessionhas had a very hard time.
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As there is a great deal of dissatisfaction within theactingprofessionand outside it, we need to know how the suggestion arose.
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It is a genuine step forward for theactingprofession, and especially for young actors.
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We lead the world in theactingprofession.
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I am rather appalled at the frequent allusions to theactingprofessionas "this industry".
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