performance

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Her performance is staggeringly human, so honest and unvarnished that it immediately calls to mind Meryl Streep’s similarly prickly work in “Sophie’s Choice.”

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

And here, Orsolya’s sincere if haphazard search for understanding, visible in every fiber of Tompa’s affecting central performance, cleverly lets Jude expose the insufficiency in quick fixes.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In addition to the four performance measures, BBC Verify has looked at other healthcare themes to determine if there is any cross-UK comparison.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Shares are up 15% this week, on pace for their best weekly performance since the week ending Jan. 9.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“I heard Betty. He’s about to start the speech segment of his performance and I like to hear him speak....”

From This Side of Wild by Gary Paulsen