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[per-fawrm] / pərˈfɔrm /




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Kaye, who is originally from Holbrook, Suffolk, said she had been contacted by a manufacturer, who had organised the gig, weeks prior asking her to perform.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Some of its 2,000 contributors perform tasks with motion-sensor bands on their "wrists, hands and legs", CEO Thaslim Pattan said.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

The team’s main weakness lies in finishing, as Lyle Foster is their only striker, and if he doesn’t perform well, the South African side will suffer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Maybe, but fortunately for us, the Chateau Marmont no longer allows guests to perform seances.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

When we reached the end of our sloppy, extemporaneous dance I started to perform a ridiculous curtsy that felt appropriate to the pantomime we’d been doing, but Luc held out his hand again.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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