performing
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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These are the best and the worst performing stocks in the index for the month.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
She then returned the favour a week later at Newcastle United's St James Park, performing the song this time at the home of Fender's footballing love.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Canadian jobs data for July are due Friday and will provide further clues on how well the economy is performing in the face of high energy costs and U.S. tariffs.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Southern California lifeguards reported performing thousands of rescues last weekend amid crowded conditions, rough surf and strong rip currents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Blaise Pascal was enthralled, and started performing experiments of his own, using water, wine, and other fluids.
From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife
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