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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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Other data will be watched for signs of how the U.S. economy is performing during the Middle East war.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

But the number of geishas, who once made a living through performing for Japan's wealthy elite, is in decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite Scotland largely performing better than England and Wales over the years, it is still considerably below its target.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Festival organizers believe that a wide array of performing arts created by transgender artists can be a lifeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The original conspirators still gather for dinner occasionally, particularly when the circus is performing nearby, but this has become more and more infrequent.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern