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Example Sentences
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"Disappointed I couldn't perform today for whatever reason," added Trump.
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Employees are no longer trained to perform overrides they are not expected to use.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
On the flip-side, Microsoft would not compete with OpenAI to build the ultimate goal of AI researchers: machines that can perform knowledge work better than any person, also called superintelligence.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
If machines can perform most economically valuable work better than humans can, how do people earn a living and support their families?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
As always, the best way to perform such notes depends on the instrument and the style of the music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.