Example Sentences

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The chart below shows how the S&P 500 historically has performed after weekly winning streaks of nine weeks or more — with the index on average seeing gains one, three and six months later.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Historically, energy has performed the best when inflation spikes.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

They may also consider a Janaury window which yielded left-back Tuur Rommens - who has performed well when fit - as well as other promising players such as midfielder Tochi Chukwuani and striker Ryan Naderi.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The 62-year-old has performed for a U.S. president, on the “Tonight Show” and at a recent Baltimore Orioles game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

She has performed a kind of emergency triage, banishing the infected to save the well.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times