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as in executed
to carry through (as a process) to completion she performed the task quickly and expertly
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as in served
to have a certain purpose the kidneys perform as a filtering system for the blood
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as in played
to present a portrayal or performance of has always dreamed of performing Hamlet on stage
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Recent Examples of performed The finding marks the first time a new kind of chemical experiment has been performed on another planet. —
Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The device performed well throughout these procedures with no failures or safety issues, allowing researchers to collect complete, high-quality datasets from all eight surgical patients. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 The discovery also proves that females performed topless, which was meant to intrigue men. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Davis performed under the name Sinthoro Upper. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Friend performed at the WHCA dinner in 2024, when Joe Biden was president. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 In front of the screen, Svetlana Spajić performed live, as a brass band procession moved through the space. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The recycled first-stage booster performed well, landing on an ocean barge several minutes into the flight. —Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026 Most of the app's functions are still performed locally on your device, though your data will still sync across devices using 1Password's servers. —Kim Key, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
Leonard David, Space.com, 21 Apr. 2026 The device performed well throughout these procedures with no failures or safety issues, allowing researchers to collect complete, high-quality datasets from all eight surgical patients. —Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Apr. 2026 The discovery also proves that females performed topless, which was meant to intrigue men. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026 Davis performed under the name Sinthoro Upper. —Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 21 Apr. 2026 Friend performed at the WHCA dinner in 2024, when Joe Biden was president. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 21 Apr. 2026 In front of the screen, Svetlana Spajić performed live, as a brass band procession moved through the space. —George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 The recycled first-stage booster performed well, landing on an ocean barge several minutes into the flight. —Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026 Most of the app's functions are still performed locally on your device, though your data will still sync across devices using 1Password's servers. —Kim Key, PC Magazine, 20 Apr. 2026
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Thousands of people, including many students, were arrested as Iranian authorities launched a brutal crackdown to quash massive anti-government protests early this year, and some have already been executed.— April 21, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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The contemporary redesign, executed by architect Paola Navone, reflects that timeless Upper East Side refinement, too.— Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Apr. 2026
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The Hawks guard who also served as National Basketball Players Association president from 2021-2025, didn’t believe his actions warranted a technical foul.— Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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Bertman’s judgment of me as a 13-year-old was typical of a maturity well beyond of his years and served him well his entire life.— George Solomon, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
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During their time together, Snead and McVay built teams that have played in two Super Bowls, winning one, and made eight playoff appearances.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
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The crowd went nuts because Heidenreich played for the United States Naval Academy.— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 26 Apr. 2026
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In conclusion, the owner had only care and compassion for everyone who worked for him, and the baristas would be willing to testify to this.— Saïd Sayrafiezadeh, New Yorker, 26 Apr. 2026
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Scott Dochterman Dane Brugler’s analysis A four-year starter, Zuhn worked primarily at left tackle in former offensive coordinator Collin Klein’s balanced scheme.— Sam Warren, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
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In a place where, more than any other venue, a pitcher’s success is measured by limiting damage to keep his team in the game, Waldron accomplished that.— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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The first step toward developing that site was to get the land under one owner, which the Portage Redevelopment Commission has accomplished.— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jasso, who acted alone, shot and killed himself.— Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026
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Popular with airboaters, froggers and fishermen, the swampy muck beneath the water may have acted as a pincushion, essentially swallowing the disabled DC-9 aircraft.— Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 21 Apr. 2026
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All four of the Jewish characters in the play are portrayed by Jewish actors.— David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
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And Michael Jackson’s former manager, John Branca, who also serves as co-executive producer, is laughably portrayed as the film’s white savior.— Keith Murphy, VIBE.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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The last time three carriers operated in the CENTCOM area of responsibility was back in 2003.— Sarah Dean, NBC news, 25 Apr. 2026
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The facility will be operated by the for-profit prison company GEO Group, which has held a contract with ICE for the site and two other Central Valley detention centers since 2019.— Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2026
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“Performed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/performed. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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