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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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Drum master Americo Teofilo, 37, dreams of performing among the greats, but is proud to parade in a parallel event in Rio de Janeiro's densely-populated north zone, which he describes as "more for the people."

From Barron's

After all, what could enrage reactionaries more than a confident, gender-bending, anti-colonial Puerto Rican performing in Spanish on the country’s most mythologized stage?

From Salon

It was a move that backfired horribly as England performing badly in South Africa, going out to Germany in the last 16.

From BBC

With Tuchel preparing to finalise his squad for friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan on 27 and 31 March respectively, selections are likely to prioritise players who have been performing consistently week in, week out.

From BBC

Delpierre said the opera house expected to see independent companies and performing arts institutions, as well as collectors, and individuals just eager to dress up.

From Barron's