- present participle of perform.
performing
Example Sentences
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While the headline slots are filled by some of the genre's biggest names, there are more than 100 other acts performing to excite fans of every strand of rock, metal, punk and alternative.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
In decreasing interest-rate cycles, all sectors showed worse results, with healthcare and consumer discretionary performing best.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Over the past year, XLE has been the second-best performing sector, rallying 45% and trailing only technology.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He was one of the first entertainers to recognize that there was more money to be made in owning your content, rather than just performing it.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
On that evening masters were performing in rotation, one playing for about an hour, followed by another who’d take his place.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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