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perk

[purk] / pɜrk /


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McGrail used the perk to take two weeks off work to help her father, who has developed dementia, transition back home after spending time in a rehabilitation center following a bad fall.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 7, 2026

Vance, who is heading up the talks, announces progress, news editors perk up.

From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026

Students can live in on-campus housing, a perk about 40% used this past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The US had committed to offer the same perk in its 2018 host agreement.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

I saw Beau perk his ears and look over, but I was too sick and too tired to notice the man through the window and how he was looking at me.

From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart




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