- present participle of perform.
performing
Example Sentences
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Over the past year, XLE has been the second-best performing sector, rallying 45% and trailing only technology.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He adds that WELL’s clinical businesses and healthcare technology stack are both performing well, with margin expansion expected as AI initiatives and a sizeable M&A pipeline drive the next phase of growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
Janet Jackson, Lionel Richie and Wyclef Jean have already signed up to appear at the festival, with Craig David, Blue and Ruby Roberts performing as special guests with Aguilera.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
In early May, he posted a video of his son, Kitt, performing a Michael Jackson dance routine, writing, “Super proud Dad moment from last nights Gig in Atlanta.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Societies attribute masculinity to different genres of music, instruments, and what musicians should look like when performing.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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