perked up

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Stock futures perked up slightly, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rose early in the session before the selloff took hold.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 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

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

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

As the smell of the sauce reached the living room, Petey and Jack-Jack perked up.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss