performances

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Look at it this way: Meryl Streep is mother in the sense that her performances conjure maternal comfort.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Needless to say, this type of graphically articulated exchange wouldn’t work if the performances didn’t land.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

The defending NBA champions rolled to a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference semifinals despite relatively quiet performances from Gilgeous-Alexander.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

"He does vary but some performances he's done well," Wardley said.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Nine: Watching the performances of my former colleagues, I got the idea that once you assembled the requisite props, the piece would more or less come together on its own.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris