perk
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The thud of a hammering Hulksmash rattles our seats; later, a cocked rifle is so crisp we perk up like a dog hearing the mailman.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Hopping aboard the company jet for a personal trip is an enviable and often costly perk, one enjoyed by around 700 executives at about 400 companies, with an average annual cost exceeding $160,000.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
Cars and drivers are typically pitched to shareholders as a security expense, not a chauffeuring perk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
“When a cluster is big enough everybody’s ears perk up, communication starts,” and multiple avenues of investigation begin, Stevens said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 24, 2026
We all perk up when we see our ride for the day.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
These perks are particularly important in Los Angeles and other metropolitan areas where many are stuck in more than an hour of traffic to and from work.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 30, 2026
Among 1,500 of the largest U.S. public companies, spending on perks has surged since 2021.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
See the $600 million world of executive perks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
They care more about racking up BA points and perks than hanging in an airport lounge.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
A pit bull lying in the backyard suddenly perks his head up and barks at us.
From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas
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