perk up
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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
Vance, who is heading up the talks, announces progress, news editors perk up.
From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026
He has naturally small ears, he said, so seeing them perk up in the mirror felt strange at first.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026
It’s hard to see why conditions perk up from here, and the Fed isn’t about to ride to the rescue.
From Barron's ● Mar. 6, 2026
It told our forebears whether to run when they saw a lion or perk up at the sound of a bird that might be food.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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