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[per-fawrm] / pərˈfɔrm /




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The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

RBC rates Volvo stock at sector perform with a 360 Swedish kronor price target.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It used to be relatively easy to secure a medical exemption, perform alternative civilian service, or avoid the draft by staying in education.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

“I have Pavarotti coming. Pavarotti doesn’t perform for anybody. He’s the highest-paid performer in the world,” he once told the New Yorker.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

But what they loved best of all was when Karli decided he would perform his juggling act high up there astride Marlene’s neck!

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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