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performance

[per-fawr-muhns] / pərˈfɔr məns /




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"We've had 20 years of really focusing on the carbon cycle and the carbon footprint is now a critical key performance indicator in every area of business," Truelove explained.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Over the following weeks, the researchers evaluated psychological insight, well-being, and cognitive performance.

From Science Daily Jul. 22, 2026

That’s probably overwrought given the many sources of news these days, the declining audience for both networks, and the lackluster performance of CBS.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

For the 25th anniversary performance at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the production team planned to borrow one of the chandeliers that Swarovski had made for the 2004 “Phantom” film.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Whenever possible, the teenagers also held the prestigious Hitler Youth Achievement Medal, earned for outstanding performance during their paramilitary training days.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

The drivers of these more optimistic growth assumptions were strong performances from the respective equity divisions but also promising signs from investment banking and wealth management.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

"Actors drive all the performances, and we use these tools to amplify the sets and the scope of the shows," he said.

From Barron's Jul. 22, 2026

Foden set a high bar with his performances the year after City's Treble-winning season, registering a career-high 27 goals and 12 assists.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

“His fingerprints are everywhere in this industry. His impact extends far beyond the performances we see on screen — it’s woven into the very fabric of Hollywood.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

It would go on to be considered one of the best performances in classical music history.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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