performing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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That was the task Wagner was performing on October 24, 2025, when McGetchin caught his attention.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Sam Battle, performing as Look Mum No Computer, finished in last place at the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest with one point for his song "Eins, Zwei, Drei"
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
Gibbons said the information technology and energy sectors have proved to be the best performing on average one year after a rate rise.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 17, 2026
This bears mentioning since Hargitay opened Monday’s Emmys telecast by performing “I Love TV Screens,” profaning Joan Jett’s “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll” in doing so.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
And I feel sure I am performing the Widow Ashton a great service as well.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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