performing

Example Sentences

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While stumbling over the lyrics to “Matchmaker,” “Fiddler” cast members suddenly appeared on stage, performing the song with him; they closed down the number with a rousing rendition of the show stopper “Tradition.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

He packed oversight commissions with appointees who would rubber-stamp his delusions of grandeur and did the same with the Kennedy Center, whose new board promptly renamed the performing arts venue for him.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

There is also a sizable home movie theater that, in a not-so-subtle nod to the property’s celebrity owner, was photographed with a video of Gomez performing flashed up on the screen.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

O'Donnell added that the revamped look brought a learning curve when it came to performing in more restrictive outfits: "I'm used to wearing trackies, so that was an experience."

From BBC • May 16, 2026

As long as the bullet wasn't causing problems, they didn't want to create new complications by performing a dangerous operation.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow