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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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While Walker admits two-show days can be tiring and she spends a lot of time concentrating on “energy conservation,” the performance itself is a joy.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 14, 2026

He also designed the dress Miley Cyrus wore during her performance at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

From BBC Sep. 14, 2026

Cybersecurity stocks helped the broader software sector put up a historic performance relative to the chip sector.

From MarketWatch Sep. 14, 2026

Even if you have a model as old as the iPhone 11, there’s plenty of practical improvements for you in iOS 27, not to mention performance boosters, such as up to 80% faster AirDrop transfers.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

Grandmaster Yasser Seirawan said of Fischer’s performance that it put him “somewhere in the top ten in the world.”

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

Once the votes are counted, the S&P 500 has put in some very good performances.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

He announced the building would have to close for repairs as artists such as composer Philip Glass and the Martha Graham Dance Company started canceling performances and The Washington National Opera moved elsewhere.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 14, 2026

And that is the ultimate frustration of England's Test performances in the four-plus years that Rob Key has been director of cricket.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

Known for his high-energy performances, he wowed fans with his dance routines to songs including Hass Hass and Born to Shine.

From BBC Sep. 12, 2026

She must be missing him more than she lets on, even though she keeps so busy with studies and performances.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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