"careers" in the noun sense
1. career, calling, vocation
the particular occupation for which you are trained
2. career, life history
the general progression of your working or professional life
"the general had had a distinguished career"
"he had a long career in the law"
"careers" in the verb sense
1. career
move headlong at high speed
"The cars careered down the road"
"The mob careered through the streets"
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