follow a profession

He followed his father's profession and was master of a merchant ship by the age of 26.

He followed his father's profession and became a physician in 1858.

Repton did not long continue to follow his profession.

He was educated to follow his father's profession of miniature painting.

Successful in following his profession, he continued his literary work.

He too, lost his life in following his profession.

He continued to follow his profession with little success.

After following his profession of chemist for several years, he turned to editorial work.

He was the son of an army officer, and had aspirations of following his father's profession.

For a while, he followed his father's profession and was listed in city directories as a "writing teacher".