perked up

Example Sentences

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Demand has since perked up slightly, with the current going rate on the secondary market for a “Girl” hovering around $1 million, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Home sales perked up in February, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday, while January’s reading was revised higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Sales of gold bars have perked up amid the dip in gold prices, but customers overall are still cautious, according to Hong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 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

The cop perked up, slipping between me and the clerk to get a better look.

From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds