- present participle of perform.
performing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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While the headline slots are filled by some of the genre's biggest names, there are more than 100 other acts performing to excite fans of every strand of rock, metal, punk and alternative.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In decreasing interest-rate cycles, all sectors showed worse results, with healthcare and consumer discretionary performing best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The Kennedy Center on Monday dropped US President Donald Trump's name from the website of the performing arts venue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He was one of the first entertainers to recognize that there was more money to be made in owning your content, rather than just performing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Guess it’s a good thing I plan on performing a demonstration anyway.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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