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performing

British  
/ pəˈfɔːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of an animal) trained to perform tricks before an audience, as in a circus

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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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