perked up

Example Sentences

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The number of postings in the retail sector, which is typically a hotspot for teen hiring, has actually perked up in recent weeks.

From Barron's • May 25, 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

Still, she perked up last year when she looked around his living room and saw a holstered handgun on a shelf.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

When Theo told her he was going to Seattle, she perked up and set aside her knitting needles.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day