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[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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“You Must Be Here for the Reading,” running through June 20 at North Hollywood’s After Hours Theatre, is part theatrical and dance performance, part tarot reading and part cocktail hour.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Separately, the company cut its guidance for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31 given the ongoing uncertainty in the Middle East and recent deterioration in the performance of its North America unit.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The decision will likely lead to benchmark index performance divergences.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Ellen White: If they can put in a big performance against Haiti and give themselves some momentum and confidence then that can get them into the knockout rounds.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Grimes had spent years in front of American audiences; he knew a bit about persuasion and performance.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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