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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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"I love performing stand-up, but the chance to work collaboratively with other amazing comedians was a huge draw for me," she said.

From BBC

Crofton said a person, who they believed was a member of the public, began performing CPR on the man.

From BBC

Though her series is ending, Clarkson ensured fans she will still work on music, performing and other TV commitments.

From Los Angeles Times

Complaints about Copland’s leftist leanings pressured Eisenhower to cancel the performance, but left inklings in Ike’s mind that the nation needed a performing arts center in Washington, D.C.

From Los Angeles Times

Speaking to the BBC as he rehearsed, Sheen, who is also the creative director, said he hoped that performing with the company "is what Welsh actors most strive for".

From BBC