perking up
Example Sentences
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Yet with signs of diplomacy perking up External link, markets rebounded after an initial selloff.
From Barron's ● Apr. 2, 2026
To the extent growth is perking up, this largely is a result of reforms Abe introduced a decade ago that finally are bearing fruit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 4, 2026
But though sales show signs of perking up, the company is still wrestling with a years-long labour fight that threatens to hamper its turnaround.
From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025
Per a pro-tip from Nosrat, try perking up leftover chicken with salt and acid.
From Salon ● Sep. 6, 2025
Down around the bottom, some green fronds are still hanging on, perking up a little in the sun.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
