performing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Theranos falsely touted technology capable of performing medical tests using only a few drops of blood.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
He was driven to build the Sunflower Sound System after performing in clubs around the globe, conversing with the people who built the systems he was using and taking notes about their designs.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
On Friday and Saturday, Punk Rock Bowling will bring Fight to Unite to the Belasco in downtown Los Angeles, with 32 bands performing across three stages.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
—Jed Bernstein, who runs a performing arts nonprofit in Aspen, on a renovation that will move the city’s airport runway by 80 feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
Even before I turned pro, the media frequently interviewed me and so I was used to performing in front of cameras.
From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles
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