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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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Maria Superata, a geisha expert who has worked with them as an interpreter, explained that the show "combines all of the traditional performing arts that you can see in Japan".

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite Scotland largely performing better than England and Wales over the years, it is still considerably below its target.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The worst rout in Treasurys since last April’s tariff chaos means a traditional 60% stocks and 40% bonds portfolio is performing almost as poorly as holding stocks alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

It’s still the world’s best performing stock market of 2026 but at this rate it won’t be for much longer.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

He spent the next hour demonstrating basic skills like palming a playing card or performing the French Drop, a maneuver in which a small object seemingly disappears when passing from one hand to the other.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti