perked up

Example Sentences

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Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

They perked up when they heard there was a good mall nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The attention was welcome at first but then quickly became oppressive as I perked up.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly