This was an early performance, perhaps even the first.

Her only appearances were in a handful of early live performances.

After 2006 he has been unable to match his earlier performances.

But in the event, the government's early performance has delighted even its own supporters.

The Board's early performance, while not outstanding, was still impressive.

Firm evidence for specific early performances of the play is scant.

But after long months of rehabilitation, Rivers has been encouraged with his early performance.

At earlier performances in the area, it went like this.

Perhaps Ben's earlier performance of weakness had been too effective.

The early performances were held at the local football stadium.