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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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If they are to finish in the top five and challenge for the Europa League title, they will need him to continue performing at this level.

From BBC

For someone who has struggled so much with anxiety, it was perhaps a surprising decision for Judd to go in to performing, but she says she has never felt scared on stage.

From BBC

Pascoe began performing stand-up comedy in 2007 and has appeared on TV panel shows including Have I Got News For You, QI and Would I Lie to You.

From BBC

Later this year, a new performing arts center will open at Crossroads, and the recital hall will be called The Mary Ann.

From Los Angeles Times

"As female comedians, especially if you've been performing on stage, we just have to be so prepared and it's been glorious to watch her be so prepared even at this stage of her career."

From BBC