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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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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

In written testimony, Glynn shared his experience hearing about young women performing illegal abortions when he was a freshman at the University of South Dakota in 1966.

From Salon • 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

"Doctors and midwives are rarely criticised for performing an early caesarean."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Anya still didn’t have the ability to see the threads that were the key to performing magic.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack




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