Sentence examples for splendid performance in from inspiring English sources

That has never been clearer than in Mercedes Ruehl's splendid performance in the world premiere of Diane Shaffer's "Viva la Vida!" at the Bay Street Theater.

So his vocally splendid performance in the daunting title role of Verdi's "Otello" on the opening night of the Metropolitan Opera was something to cheer about.

Bill Clinton didn't wind up in the White House on the basis of his splendid performance in Arkansas; rather, he persuaded voters that he possessed a Big Plan — a new way of framing Democratic politics, one that embraced free trade as well as socially progressive policies like the Family and Medical Leave Act.

With 7 minutes 25 seconds left in the third period, the Islanders were enjoying a splendid performance in goal today from Kevin Weekes, a solid defensive effort from their scrappy youngsters and a two-goal advantage over the powerful Ottawa Senators.

After our troops' splendid performance in the Iraq war, you'd think Washington would do everything possible to make sure nothing would stand in the way of their getting the best training possible for any future conflicts.

Also widely noted are some splendid performances in the secondary roles.

Other splendid performances in the Briers repertoire were aired once and forgotten, including the relentlessly upbeat simpleton Godfrey Spry, the star of 1993's If You See God, Tell Him.

The 200th goal of Shearer's 10-year stay here diverted all the attention away from speculation about Graeme Souness's future and, despite the player's praise for Mansfield, it also overshadowed a splendid performance by a team in twentieth place in League Two.

Ellis also rewarded the splendid performance of Morgan Brian in last week's quarterfinal final win over China with a start in the midfield, where she will once again playing a holding role.

After this fresh new piece the Orion Quartet was back, joined by Ms. Francis, for a major Mozart masterpiece: the String Quintet in C (K. 515), in a splendid performance.

Despite its moderato tempo marking, the cool, stern first movement has restless energy and startling shifts of harmony, conveyed with articulate grace in this splendid performance.