- present participle of perform.
performing
Example Sentences
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The Berlin police used water cannons to help residents of the capital cool off for a second day running Sunday -- this time at the Olympia venue where singer Bruno Mars was performing.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
In 2025, SpaceX’s AI division posted $3.2 billion worth of revenue against a $6.35 billion operational loss, making it the company’s worst performing segment.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 27, 2026
There were 10,000 empty seats that evening, with the band performing for some 25,000 fans who were entirely unaware that they were witnessing The Beatles’ last hurrah before a paying audience.
From Salon • Jun. 26, 2026
"We're losing three nightclubs a month," says Tinie Tempah, who's performing in Newcastle, Norwich and Southampton for the festival.
From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026
Horace and Charlie got jobs too—cutting grass, delivering fresh milk to people’s front doors, performing chores for the neighbors, doing odd jobs around campus, and delivering newspapers.
From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson
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