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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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In a nicely balanced performance, Alejandra Villanueva’s Mistress Quickly, the play’s go-between and overseer of mischief, embodies the free and easy spirit of Simon’s production.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 23, 2026

But there are other possibilities, including a decline in asset prices to bring them into line with the performance of the wider economy.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

"Which other world champion on my level - a high-level athlete on earth - would do a performance in front of 1,500 in Pattaya?"

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Intel’s guidance for a second-quarter gross margin of 39% represents a decline from the previous quarter, though the company attributed that performance to one-time “inventory benefits” from selling partially compromised chips.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

Of a role, of her performance, of a crowd, of the applause...

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny

That the film also had gruesome practical effects, brilliant lead performances and an unforgettably chilling score helped, too.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

The drivers of these more optimistic growth assumptions were strong performances from the respective equity divisions but also promising signs from investment banking and wealth management.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

"Actors drive all the performances, and we use these tools to amplify the sets and the scope of the shows," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

“His fingerprints are everywhere in this industry. His impact extends far beyond the performances we see on screen — it’s woven into the very fabric of Hollywood.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

As my year in the tenth grade at Big Creek dwindled to days, Mr. Turner held one of his few command performances in the school auditorium.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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