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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

“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

Southwest is leasing space in airports for new lounges so it could have a new perk for its cobranded credit cards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Another perk: “I don’t have to travel Monday through Thursday, and I get to get my daughter dressed in the morning.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

She wished, too, that she was not so interested in this new restaurant, did not perk up, imagining fresh green salads and steamed still-firm vegetables.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

And that efficiency underscores the opportunity for long-term investors when the housing market perks up.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026

And many a Toluca Lake resident enjoys some theme park perks courtesy of Universal, such as free parking, and invites to preopening events at the park.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026

Under the Clarity Act as we and others read it, stablecoin holders could be compensated with sundry perks including zero-interest loans as long as their deposits aren’t the only reason they are being rewarded.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

This language would let crypto exchanges offer stablecoin holders cash back, rebates and other perks as long as they are not exclusively based on a user’s stablecoin holdings.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026

She perks up, looking almost pleased that I have found fault with Mother and Father’s little coup.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson