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perk

[purk] / pɜrk /


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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

Another common perk is a company-provided car or a car allowance, which can include free fuel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

HP said the payment helps ensure its CEO is available to run the company during a power outage at his residence, and it disclosed the perk in accordance with regulatory requirements.

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

Being the only boy among four sisters was not easy, but there was one perk: Oliver was the only one in the family who had a room to himself.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

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

Plus, the $600 million world of CEO perks and why big companies are hiring again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Credit cards with travel perks are great for banks and airlines.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Frequent fliers, on the other hand, can easily take full advantage of the premium-card perks.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Some find the salaries and perks compensating; the developments that cater to them come with big houses, schools with top SAT scores, parks for youth sports, and upscale shopping strips.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times




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