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performing

British  
/ pəˈfɔːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. (of an animal) trained to perform tricks before an audience, as in a circus

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New York singer-songwriter Sombr was in the middle of performing Undressed when a stage invader ran directly at him, before being tackled to the ground by security and bundled off stage.

From BBC

Olivia Dean is the woman of the moment - not only is she performing at tonight's show, but she is nominated in some of the biggest categories, including album and song of the year.

From BBC

He remained a showbiz fixture and kept performing even as commercial successes waned.

From Barron's

Asked what it’s been like performing with Wilson’s band since his death, Jardine says, “I just feel like he’s still around.”

From Los Angeles Times

It's not surprising that David and Victoria's children should follow them into the limelight, and Cruz got a taste for performing at a young age.

From BBC