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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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“We’re grooming a generation that is just not going to be capable of performing under pressure, and that’s a scary thought,” he said on an April episode titled “Special Accommodation or Cheating.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

With investor protection a bit lower, Evercore said they’re now recommeding “tapping the brakes” on low defensive stocks — such as strongly performing tech names.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

This combination allows light to interact much more effectively, making it capable of performing the signal switching required for computing tasks.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

"Our first kiss was magical," said Shona, who was a performing arts teacher when she signed up to the show.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

But he also described machines for pumping water, sawing wood and performing other industrial tasks.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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