performing
adjective
per·form·ing
pər-ˈfȯr-miŋ 
pə-
: of, relating to, or constituting an art (such as drama) that involves public performance
the performing arts
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Here are a few: Novation: plans will merge a low performing contract in one geography with a higher performing contract in another geography, blending the performance of a low-performing cohort of people with a higher performing cohort in another / overlapping geography.
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The cost of servicing both performing and non-performing loans has more than tripled since the onset of the global financial crisis.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Even in the highest performing algorithms, the commission said tests have shown that false matches are more likely for certain groups, including older adults, women and people of color.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
The best performing birds bumped this average up to 3.1 years.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
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Sachin H. Jain, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
The cost of servicing both performing and non-performing loans has more than tripled since the onset of the global financial crisis.
—Ryan Lawler, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
Even in the highest performing algorithms, the commission said tests have shown that false matches are more likely for certain groups, including older adults, women and people of color.
—Minnah Arshad, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
The best performing birds bumped this average up to 3.1 years.
—Jacek Krywko, Ars Technica, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Performing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/performing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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