performed

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Thursday's data showed "the economy performed remarkably well in the early stages of the energy price shock", said Ruth Gregory, deputy chief UK economist at Capital Economics.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

She went to Santa Monica High and graduated with a degree in creative writing from Oberlin College, where she performed sketch comedy and edited the campus humor magazine.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

Elvis Presley served near here in the 1950s and performed at the local pub.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Women who performed better on these tests had notably lower mortality rates during the follow-up period.

From Science Daily • May 12, 2026

Count Olaf had a great number of very long speeches, which he performed with elaborate gestures and facial expressions.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket