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perform

[per-fawrm] / pərˈfɔrm /




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This would be the final stage of research as the original vaccine is already approved and licensed so there is no requirement to perform large-stage trials needed for a novel vaccine.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

The late researcher Robert Rosenthal’s review of 479 studies found that teacher expectations affect how students perform.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Rats whose orexin neurons had been activated reached higher breakpoints, showing that they were willing to perform more work for the reward.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

They are the people supporting Disneyland’s parades, shows and character operations, including some who perform as iconic characters such as Mickey Mouse, Snow White and Cinderella.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

The annual talent show was a big deal at Bayport Elementary, and everyone wanted a chance to perform or watch their friends.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon

Scientists at the University of Surrey have found that a sodium-based battery material performs much better when its natural water content is left in place.

From Science Daily Aug. 1, 2026

"When he performs, you can see there's an emotional intelligence and subtlety to what he's bringing to screen," he said.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

To combat loneliness and help older residents earn some money, Yod has started a traditional drumming circle that performs at weddings and other occasions.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

The company said the new model performs close to Fable 5 across many tasks despite the lower cost.

From Barron's Jul. 24, 2026

“Your friend performs delightfully,” he continued after a pause, on seeing Bingley join the group; “and I doubt not that you are an adept in the science yourself, Mr. Darcy.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen

In a laboratory study, participants who sat upright reported more positive feelings and performed better during a task involving risk and reward than participants who slouched or sat in the control condition.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

Sales and earnings were both above expectations in the quarter, driven by Ozempic, while the Wegovy pill performed largely as forecast.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Carvalho also lists salaried work his wife performed for Abbvie US, valued at $10,001 to $100,000.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

A second release, timed for that day, is unlikely because of how badly SpaceX’s stock has performed in July.

From MarketWatch Aug. 3, 2026

Everything I worked on, every calculation I performed, was accurate to the extent of my ability.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

The band said police detained them after the show, and that an investigation led to the band being forbidden from performing in the country.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 3, 2026

Most of the fund remains tied up in investments, making it difficult to gauge exactly how well it is performing overall.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

December 28: Boeing urges airlines to undertake inspections after an international operator discovered a bolt with a missing nut while performing routine maintenance.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

“Everything is free now, that’s what they say. Everything I’ve ever done, gonna give it away,” she sings, before immediately shifting toward plans to make money elsewhere so that she can keep performing.

From Salon Aug. 3, 2026

Communal learning lends itself to performing in a circle, and indeed most game songs are performed in a circle.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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