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
That might seem like good news to those of us who have had to choke down hotel-room coffee to perk up after a grueling travel day.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 23, 2026
Roasted sweet potatoes perk up instantly with toasted pistachios.
From Salon ● Dec. 20, 2025
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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