Definition of performing
:of, relating to, or constituting an art (such as drama) that involves public performance
- the performing arts
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On Immelt's watch, GE has been the Dow's worst performing stock among companies that haven't gone bankrupt or left the group of blue-chip stocks.
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One benefit of the new performing arts wing involves the High School students once again performing as a full symphony.
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The Eric Scott Langdon and Diana Monzeglio Scholarship for Artists, for students who plan a career in visual or performing arts: Nadiya Atkinson and Aly Charfauros, Canyon Crest Academy, and Hannah Elias, San Dieguito Academy.
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The money went for visual and performing arts programs, education, and cultural events.
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The district’s visual and performing arts coordinator, Robyn MacNair, has high hopes for them and the conservatory program.
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A macro hedge fund index compiled by Hedge Fund Research is down nearly 1 percent since Jan. 1 and over 4 percent for the last 12 months, one of the worst performing hedge fund indexes.
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The Canadian dollar has slumped, and is the worst performing currency among Group of 10 nations this year.
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Answer: the FirstNight was founded in Boston in 1976 to promote alcohol-free performing arts events on New Year’s Eve and now holds parties in 175 cities.
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First Known Use of performing
1713
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