performance
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In practice, the sequence highlights a broader shift in late-night television culture: from singular network platforms toward dispersed, hybrid appearances that blur the line between mainstream entertainment, local programming, and internet-native performance.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Harvey, who sat next to the King, said he seemed like a "true enthusiast of the theatre" and was "laughing away" during the performance.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Masters athletes experience a 5% to 6% decline in performance per decade, significantly less than the 10% to 12% for non-training individuals.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
Even not including those years, the index’s historical performance was only marginally higher — an average gain of 0.006%.
From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026
He did show nervousness before a game, as certain great actors show stage fright before a demanding performance, but this state of anxiety shouldn’t be confused with fear.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
Vocabulary lists containing performance
Academy Awards, List 6
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"Principles of Business," Vocabulary from Chapter 6
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