- present participle of perform.
performing
Example Sentences
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He weaves the stories together with musicians from perennially imperiled New Orleans performing for his interviewees at a “welcome table” on a levee.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The Kennedy Center on Monday dropped US President Donald Trump's name from the website of the performing arts venue.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
He adds that WELL’s clinical businesses and healthcare technology stack are both performing well, with margin expansion expected as AI initiatives and a sizeable M&A pipeline drive the next phase of growth.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"Doctors and midwives are rarely criticised for performing an early caesarean."
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
It is appropriate to introduce a few concepts when performing songs and games with children, and also to experiment with these concepts, such as changing tempos and dynamics.
From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin
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