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[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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Looking ahead, CN reaffirmed its full-year outlook for mid-to-high single-digit adjusted earnings per share growth, noting that performance is currently tracking toward the upper end of that guidance range.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

While Mitchell will undoubtedly take positives – Holly Aitchison's play-making and Maud Muir's all-action performance among them – he has plenty on his to-do list.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

“That’s pretty remarkable,” coach Matt LaFleur said of Watson’s performance.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

October has seen a lot of carnage in tech stocks, but you might not guess that from the S&P 500’s performance.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026

“I told you. There’s always time for magic. By the way—no birds were hurt in the performance of that trick.”

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

Stewart, the storied actor whose performances spanned comic book films, Shakespearean stage productions and sci-fi TV, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy body dementia.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026

Unfortunately both Ms. Rodriguez and Mr. Blyth give lusterless performances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2026

"It does not generate new scenes or performances, alter actors' faces or likenesses, or use synthetic voices," he said, adding that a human editor would be "reviewing and approving every stage of the editing process".

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

"His sonorous voice and singular talent will forever be synonymous with indelible performances in every genre," the statement said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026

Don't just tune at the beginning of rehearsals and performances.

From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones


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