performing

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But the number of geishas, who once made a living through performing for Japan's wealthy elite, is in decline.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Despite Scotland largely performing better than England and Wales over the years, it is still considerably below its target.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

Once firefighters arrived and extracted the infant, they began performing CPR, but it looked like the baby was turning blue, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The worst rout in Treasurys since last April’s tariff chaos means a traditional 60% stocks and 40% bonds portfolio is performing almost as poorly as holding stocks alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Through the practice of imitation, exploration, improvisation, and composition, students learn what music is by performing.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin