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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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A charity variety show has been hailed a success after the first performance in six years brought surprise appearances from Sting and Lewis Capaldid.

From BBC

Stunned, he held his head in his hands after his disastrous performance and said afterwards his failure was "definitely mental".

From Barron's

Robert Duvall, one of Hollywood’s most celebrated actors whose seven‑decade career included unforgettable performances in “The Godfather,” “Apocalypse Now” and “Tender Mercies,” has died at the age of 95, his wife announced Monday.

From Salon

Ilia Malinin, a heavy favorite for gold, melted down in one of the worst performances of his career and slipped all the way to eighth.

From The Wall Street Journal

While his friends were among the era’s pre-eminent leading men, Duvall had significant roles himself, but became best known as a character actor in supportive yet unforgettable performances.

From The Wall Street Journal