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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

Those that had ears that could perk up and swivel did so; the rest turned their heads to listen.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood

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

“It feels like the benefits and the perks that we have enjoyed for a long time keep vanishing,” said Todd Stubbler, a 61-year-old pageant helper who has worked at Disneyland for close to 35 years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

In May, the airline stopped allowing frequent fliers with status to use their seat perks when buying basic-economy tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

The perks that came with friends high up in the Communist Party hierarchy never materialized.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau