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The phrase "acted professionally" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it to describe someone who behaved in a manner that is appropriate and competent in a professional setting.
Example: "Despite the challenges, she acted professionally during the meeting, addressing all concerns with poise."
Alternatives: "conducted themselves professionally" or "behaved in a professional manner."
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Morrison said personnel acted professionally and responsibly.
Burundi's government has insisted its troops acted professionally.
"We believe we acted professionally and appropriately," he said.
If I feel I've acted professionally then that's fine.
"The staff were obviously very upset but still acted professionally".
He acted professionally with me, so he got me to do it with him.
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According to Gruber, a key point the Researchers' Charter is making is that "if you want to be treated as a professional, you have to act professionally".
There is general legal principle that a professional, or someone purporting to act professionally, should act in accordance with: (1) the practice accepted as proper by a responsible, reasonable and respectable body of opinion; or (2) the recognised practice within his/her profession.
Throughout her education she also continued to act professionally.
Until then, I hadn't realised you could act professionally.
"We did our best to act professionally, ethically and responsibly".
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