performances

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Look at it this way: Meryl Streep is mother in the sense that her performances conjure maternal comfort.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Celtic have not been a good team this season, but they've shown a lust for battle, an ability to keep playing and winning even when their performances have never risen above the mundane.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

The defending NBA champions rolled to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals despite relatively quiet performances from Gilgeous-Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

Most of the night's musical performances were accompanied by archival footage or other montages celebrating Sir David's career.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Volpe never doubts that his kids can grasp the complexities that he sees in their roles and deliver performances worthy of the program’s high ambition and its legacy of excellence.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove