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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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To qualify for DOL’s safe harbor, fiduciaries will have to consider an alternative investment’s performance, fees, liquidity, valuation and complexity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Their approach could reduce energy use by up to 100 times while also improving performance on tasks.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

She had 16 in a lower-scoring performance against Texas on Friday, but her imposing defense and ability to move as fluidly as a guard make her a matchup headache for any opponent.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Specific attention must also be paid to Jane de Wet’s performance, which nips at the heels of the women who led the great ’90s thrillers.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

He was definitely not going to put another forkful of food in his mouth with everyone standing there, like it was a performance.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste