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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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He weaves the stories together with musicians from perennially imperiled New Orleans performing for his interviewees at a “welcome table” on a levee.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

In decreasing interest-rate cycles, all sectors showed worse results, with healthcare and consumer discretionary performing best.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

The Kennedy Center on Monday dropped US President Donald Trump's name from the website of the performing arts venue.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"Doctors and midwives are rarely criticised for performing an early caesarean."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Select a song, then brainstorm different ways of performing the song using what you’ve learned.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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