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Career 

rapid and successful advancement in various fields, including public, scientific, and office work; the attainment of recognition, honor, or material rewards. The word “career” is also used to define a type of occupation or profession, such as a career artist or a career doctor. Careerism is the pursuit of personal success in office, scientific, or other work. It is mercenary in its aims and a detriment to the public interest.
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Then I should have chosen a career for myself, I should have been a sluggard and a glutton, not a simple one, but, for instance, one with sympathies for everything sublime and beautiful.
Notes from the Underground by Dostoyevsky, Fyodor View in context
He had but one answer to everything they could say: 'My career is closed.
The New Magdalen by Collins, Wilkie View in context
"Your career of mischief is at an end," said the Retraction, drawing his club, rolling up his sleeves, and spitting on his hands.
Fantastic-Fables by Bierce, Ambrose View in context
 
 
 
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