1.   Drama has maintained its strong tradition, with a major performance each year.

2.   It was his best performance this year, by a long way.

3.   She missed more than ten performances that year due to a persistent sore throat and cough.

4.   Analysts now attribute the vigorous performance this year, at least in part, to the delayed effects from an earlier period of low interest rates.

5.   And he held out hope for an even better performance this year.

6.   And our performance all year has been pretty steady. . . .

7.   And the stock was back on its way up after a dismal performance this year.

8.   Both his funds have continued to turn in strong performances this year.

9.   After a trip to Houston for a performance this year, one adolescent saxophonist returned home with new-found glee.

10.   But Franco, one of many pleasant surprises on the surprising Mets, has quickly won the confidence of the team with some clutch performances this year.