perked up

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U.S.-stock funds had done markedly better, year after year, until a year ago at this time—when non-U.S. holdings perked up during the tariffs and trade wars.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2026

A lady in a pink track suit and matching headphones next to me perked up, probably wondering if some meme-worthy security meltdown was about to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Home purchase loan applications measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association perked up last week, while agents told Barron’s that buyer interest is picking up earlier in the season than it typically does.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Agents in metropolitan areas across the nation say buyer demand perked up this month.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

And Father perked up as he showed the Whitlaws how to realign them into another shape and told the story of that.

From "Dragonwings" by Laurence Yep