performing
Britishadjective
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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
Merz witnessed China's progress in the field first-hand during a visit to the country in February, when he saw displays of Chinese-made robots performing kung fu and boxing.
From Barron's • Apr. 22, 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
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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