perked up

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Pending home sales, a data point that measures homes that go under contract well before the sale closes, perked up in April, rising 3.2% from the year prior, according to the National Association of Realtors.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

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

Babulya perked up, turning her milky eyes toward Anya, and said, “Shabbat shalom, Annushka.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack