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performing

ADJECTIVE
fulfilling a function
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ADJECTIVE
taking part in a presentation
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“James is focused on moving forward, rejoining his teammates and the Atlanta Falcons organization as a whole, performing at the highest level, and continuing to be a team player on and off the field.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Noted for her impeccable technique and musical insight, she played for five US Presidents - even performing a four-hand Mozart duet with Harry Truman at the White House.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Fatone also experienced a newfound love of music and performing, explaining that it helped him stay positive, even in the toughest times.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 23, 2026

Demand for that type of computing, known as inference, is exploding as businesses embrace AI agents capable of writing software and performing other tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

In the 1990s, the ophthalmologists were building careers on performing cataract procedures.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis