performed by vs performed with

Both 'performed by' and 'performed with' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Performed by' is used to indicate the person or entity carrying out an action, while 'performed with' is used to indicate the tools, instruments, or assistance used in the performance.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"performed by"

Use 'performed by' to indicate the person or entity carrying out an action. It is often used in credits, acknowledgments, or descriptions of performances.

Examples:

The song was performed by a famous singer.
The experiment was performed by a team of scientists.
The play was performed by a group of talented actors.

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ERCP is generally performed by internal medicine or gastroenterology specialists.
The cladistic analysis performed by Thompson et al., 2011 confirmed this separation.
The by-pass performed by Julia unlocked something.
Additional production was performed by Daniella Rivera.
A night of scenes performed by teenagers.
Both versions were composed and performed by Hikaru Utada.
This ritual is supposed to be performed by an elder of the French Quarter.
The concerto was then performed by Maria Royce at Interlochen.
Carnes also wrote the song performed by Big Mama Thornton.
Modern mechanized hay production today is usually performed by a number of machines.
Now the cantata is frequently performed by youth and amateur ensembles.
It is performed by conjunto norteño (northern groups).
"Roses" contains samples of "Rosie" as performed by Bill Withers.
The theme was originally performed by Andrew Gold, but a version performed by Anita Baker made its debut at the beginning of the sixth season.
Memory and I/O virtualization is performed by the chipset.
The repertoire includes theatrical performances and concerts performed by Armenian pop stars.
Research related-to terminology and conversation issues is performed by may.
This calculation is performed by multiplying the LCI-results with characterisation factors.
It is generally performed by two priests.
Works entirely performed by Bottega del ferro.

Alternatives:

executed by
carried out by
done by
undertaken by
accomplished by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"performed with"

Use 'performed with' to indicate the tools, instruments, or assistance used in the performance. It is often used in the context of music, magic tricks, or collaborations.

Examples:

She performed the song with a guitar.
The magician performed the trick with a deck of cards.
The actor performed with great emotion.

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Installation of Hanthana is generally performed with the Live DVD.
Endoscopic ultrasound is performed with the patient sedated.
Downrock is performed with the body supported on the hands and feet.
1866 - Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah performed with Nina Hagerup as a soloist.
Movement tasks were performed with a joystick-controlled cursor.
Loading/unloading is performed with a double gripper.
The most common transformations are performed with XSLT to change one xml format into another.
Arthrodesis is a long operation (4-5 hours) which is usually performed with the patient face downwards.
Essentially, FCS can be performed with a continuous-wave laser.
The replacement of quartz is performed with ease.
Available also in style Veneto performed with solid oak.
Revision just performed with regular result.
Massage performed with warm oil and sachets containing aromatic herbs, spices and clay.
In this way the intervention on the patient is performed with maximum safety and precision.
The architectural planning has been performed with Autodesk Revit.
Filomena Moretti also performed with leading orchestras.
Animal reproduction studies have not been performed with human calcitonin.
Carcinogenicity studies were not performed with SBECD.
No formal interaction studies have been performed with Beromun.
Alternatively the reconstitution can be performed with the included needle.

Alternatives:

played with
executed with
accompanied by
assisted by
supported by

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