perked up

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My ears perked up for a moment, believing that this would be the kind of radical, self-referential commentary that Gunn staked his DCU on.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When pitching a TV show around Hollywood a few years ago, I saw the ways media executives’ eyes perked up with approval when I mentioned Chinatown as a setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Home sales perked up in February, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday, while January’s reading was revised higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Perhaps this perked up congregational interest, but we Price girls all listened with half an ear between us.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver