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

Kelly, her head ever in her finances, perked up and said she was familiar with the asset-management company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

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

When pitching a TV show around Hollywood a few years ago, I saw the ways media executives’ eyes perked up with approval when I mentioned Chinatown as a setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

The great sow perked up and trotted back through the brush toward the sound of the voice.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss