| 单词 | perked up |
| 例句 | The Gran took her seat and the gavel pounded on the podium on its own, and the little old Witchlings perked up. Witchlings 2022-04-05T00:00:00Z He was always surrounded by funky, lively people, by cute girls with dyed hair and piercings, by aloof guys who perked up when Adam rock-talked with them. If I Stay 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z I perked up because I knew I was not only good at penmanship, but I enjoyed making my words run across a page, round and neat and happy-looking. Homesick 1982-01-01T00:00:00Z They were pretty far out on the water when he perked up suddenly and shouted, “Oh, the parrot! Methuselah! How is he?” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z When I stood up to leave, my father perked up slightly. Flush 2005-09-13T00:00:00Z When Lacey leaned over and pecked him on the mouth, he perked up enough to mumble, “Yes.” Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Searchlight waited too—ears perked up, eyes alert, legs slightly bent, ready to spring forward. Stone Fox 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z But as they rounded a bend, Stella perked up—they were nearly at Carolyn’s house. Stella by Starlight 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z When he drew the skull and wrote “ASSASSIN,” John perked up a little. The Pigman 1968-10-12T00:00:00Z And as a result I perked up and felt much better. Life of Pi 2001-09-01T00:00:00Z Downstairs at the reception following the ceremony, Mommy perked up even more as the klezmer musicians played traditional Jewish folk songs. The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 1995-01-01T00:00:00Z Mr. Clutter always perked up when the weather report came on. In Cold Blood 1966-01-01T00:00:00Z Mom was half asleep on the couch, but she perked up when she saw me. Paper Towns 2008-10-16T00:00:00Z Thomas perked up at that, confused by the statement. The Maze Runner 2009-10-06T00:00:00Z Once, at his club, he had perked up as a young man talked to some friends about his own parents’ divorce, how he had felt relieved by it, because their unhappiness had been heavy. Americanah 2013-05-14T00:00:00Z I perked up, thinking that she had come alone, but then I saw her date enter behind her with his two quarters in his hand. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z After a while, though, he had perked up. Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z The weather’s been wonderful since yesterday, and I’ve perked up quite a bit. The Diary of a Young Girl 1997-02-03T00:00:00Z Her face looked a little drawn and worried as she whispered, “Shady, she needs to know—” but she perked up when she saw me. Moon Over Manifest 2010-10-12T00:00:00Z I shoot Katherine my best Are you stupid? glare, but Jackson’s already perked up. Dread Nation 2018-04-03T00:00:00Z Needless to say, the announcement of a field trip to Medieval Times perked up everyone’s interest. The Freedom Writers Diary 1999-10-12T00:00:00Z Sohrab perked up at the sight of the mosque, leaned out of the window and looked at it until Farid turned a corner. The Kite Runner 2003-05-01T00:00:00Z She perked up when I mentioned Grover, hut when I told her what he'd said, she seemed to get distant again, suspicious. The Sea of Monsters 2006-04-01T00:00:00Z All ears perked up when the announcer started talking about Little Rock. Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z She perked up like she missed us and was genuinely glad to hear my voice. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z “Okay, Vonetta. Suppose you were going to be on TV” She perked up on that one. One Crazy Summer 2010-01-01T00:00:00Z And like I said, I didn’t know him very well, but my ears perked up whenever I heard his name. Thirteen Reasons Why 2007-10-18T00:00:00Z They perked up, though, when city officials began passing out free cigars, wine, beer, and orange juice. The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics 2014-05-27T00:00:00Z My ears perked up, and my head snapped to attention. The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates 2010-04-27T00:00:00Z The sound of us coming in had all their heads perked up looking worrifully at the cell door. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Even Uncle Darnell perked up when he heard the coins shaking. P.S. Be Eleven 2013-05-21T00:00:00Z When Theo told her he was going to Seattle, she perked up and set aside her knitting needles. I Can Make This Promise 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z She pictured the way Old Chao’s ears rose when he grinned — they literally perked up, she’d never seen anything like it on a human; Old Chao hadn’t believed it when she told him. Typical American 1991-01-01T00:00:00Z Fadi put his fork down, and his ears perked up to the details spilling from the commentator’s lips. Shooting Kabul 2010-06-22T00:00:00Z The cop perked up, slipping between me and the clerk to get a better look. All American Boys 2015-09-29T00:00:00Z When the questions turned to Mandy and her brother, I perked up. Three Little Words: A Memoir 2007-12-27T00:00:00Z That night when we got to his favorite restaurant, Grampa really perked up. Mississippi Trial, 1955 2002-05-27T00:00:00Z Them words was a bell a-tolling; my posse, which had got more tireder and more draggish with each mile we rode, perked up right and proper. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z Perhaps this perked up congregational interest, but we Price girls all listened with half an ear between us. The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z I perked up until I got a closer look at it. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He perked up an ear at me and panted. Each Little Bird That Sings 2005-03-01T00:00:00Z Their ears was perked up and, ’stead of being scairt by the noise, they was looking for more of it. The Journey of Little Charlie 2018-01-30T00:00:00Z He perked up a little at that, but just as quickly his expression soured. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z The ocean perked up a little from the reflection of these colored slivers in the sky. A Separate Peace 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z And just like that, he’s on top again, perked up, pulling faces at his daughter, tickling her tummy, making her smile. The Girl on the Train 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z And Father perked up as he showed the Whitlaws how to realign them into another shape and told the story of that. Dragonwings 1975-01-01T00:00:00Z The attention was welcome at first but then quickly became oppressive as I perked up. The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate 2009-05-12T00:00:00Z He crept in the low brush, His ears perked up. Neighborhood Odes 1992-01-01T00:00:00Z Carlotta Smith got on at Number Six and all us boys perked up, watching her move sideways up the aisle in a short open jacket and tight sweater. October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z Oscar perked up when the patio door slammed behind me. It All Comes Down to This 2017-07-11T00:00:00Z But I perked up when he said he was teaching a class on the Enlightenment. Geeks: How Two Lost Boys Rode the Internet Out of Idaho 2000-01-01T00:00:00Z Mrs. DiAngelo sat at the table in her bathrobe, halfheartedly trying to make a list of chores for me, but she perked up a little when I asked. Red Kayak 2004-09-23T00:00:00Z But the leader perked up, like he was excited about getting to tell. The Strangers 2019-04-02T00:00:00Z The great sow perked up and trotted back through the brush toward the sound of the voice. The Name of the Wind 2007-03-27T00:00:00Z Major McEvoy kind of perked up at this brainstorm and asked for a sheepdog demonstration. How I Live Now 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z The twins both perked up at the mention of their mom. We'll Fly Away 2018-05-08T00:00:00Z He perked up, but still looked apprehensive, like if he said, “Really?” Made You Up 2015-05-19T00:00:00Z Being out of the hospital perked up Bobby’s spirits for a while, and he began to feel better, even going to a movie with Sverrisson’s twenty-year-old son, a professional soccer player. Endgame 2011-02-01T00:00:00Z Ma Charles perked up like I knew she would, which told me I had to try harder to get Miss Trotter to cross over the creek or go around on the road. Gone Crazy in Alabama 2015-04-21T00:00:00Z A blue jay landed in the yard near us and Wishbone’s ears perked up. Wish 2016-08-30T00:00:00Z I had not expected him to inquire further but instead he perked up noticeably. The Secret History 1992-10-16T00:00:00Z “I see. It’s nice to have accomplishments and be elegant, but not to show off or get perked up,” said Amy thoughtfully. Little Women 1868-01-01T00:00:00Z Styx perked up in his seat, then slouched back down. The Season of Styx Malone 2018-10-16T00:00:00Z But he nonetheless perked up to share his thoughts about Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster, the Arab world turmoil, environmental issues and economic troubles in the West. AP Interview: 'The Governator' now in animation 2011-04-04T13:27:14Z Nine years ago, in a move that would have perked up Littlewood, the centre took over a derelict temperance hall. The House Where Winter Lives; Hansel and Gretel; Pinocchio – review 2012-12-30T00:06:25Z When Celeste eventually perked up — and piped up — I felt a flash of embarrassment and tried to hush her with a reassuring bounce. From pacifiers to Picassos: Museums cater to a younger clientele 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z The horticulture industry, which has long relied on the spending habits of baby boomers, has perked up at the interest — and money — from a new generation. The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead 2022-04-16T04:00:00Z My ears perked up when the tinny sound system played the theme from “Mission: Impossible.” In Spain, finding peace — and paella — on Mallorca 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z About two hours later, as the sun was beginning to set, we heard a faint howl in the forest and perked up. Treehouses on top of the world: Zip-lining to lodgings in Laos 2016-09-15T04:00:00Z Pissaladière is heavenly, quintessentially French blend of deeply caramelized onions, anchovies, and olives, perked up by fruity balsamic vinegar. 28 make-ahead Christmas appetizers for a stress-free holiday 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z She added an "extra kick" to creamy pasta sauce, cleaned "messy surfaces," perked up fresh cut flowers, spritzed shoes to minimize odors — and so much more. Martha Stewart's unusual technique for tenderizing meat is surprisingly perfect for Dry January 2023-01-06T05:00:00Z Things perked up for U.S. viewers Sunday after Johnny Spillane won the first-ever U.S. medal in the sport of Nordic combined. 2010-02-16T02:09:00Z That Stephen King adaptation perked up the domestic box office after a dismal August, and not even box office experts predicted just how well the movie would perform. 2017: The Biggest Year in Horror History 2017-10-26T04:00:00Z Nonetheless, CBS shares perked up in after-hours trading as the company's earnings and revenue surpassed Wall Street expectations. CBS profit falls but network is No. 1 in viewers 2015-05-07T04:00:00Z But people noticeably perked up when a pleasure cruiser beneath gave us a cheer, and lorries beeped appreciatively as we walked up Northumberland Avenue. Big Dance takes steps towards the London Olympics 2010-07-12T14:20:00Z Predictably, given his recorded history and his more recent stewardship of the Crossroads Guitar Festival, Mr. Clapton perked up every time he had another guitar player onstage. Review: Eric Clapton, at Madison Square Garden, Travels a Familiar Road 2015-05-04T04:00:00Z Camellias as pink as ballet slippers perked up the wan landscape. Dallas is the most affordable go-to travel destination for 2015 2015-02-05T05:00:00Z She perked up, however, during a segment that explained to me why the floor of one of my closets is covered with drinking straws. Review: In ‘The Story of Cats’ on PBS, a Look at Evolutionary Masters 2016-11-01T04:00:00Z I told the owner, George Sher Ali, that I’d been in his shop before, several years before, and his ears perked up. Cups of Tea, Pashminas and Momos, Seeing India’s Himalayas on a Budget 2018-11-15T05:00:00Z My ears perked up: So Perry was aiming high. Barneys Remakes Itself for the New New York 2012-12-13T15:14:47Z When a friend was visiting and mentioned, in the course of talking about her Ph.D. program, something about Egypt, Oliver suddenly perked up from his coloring book and ran toward his room. T Magazine: Christmas in Costume 2012-11-30T17:00:24Z Toast spread with smoked swordfish whipped into a smooth brandade was lovely, though, perked up with pickled onions and dotted with poppy seeds. Pizza Moto Comes to Rest in Brooklyn 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z Though it perked up in its second act, much of the production felt unfocused and unresolved. | 'Follies' : ?Follies? on Broadway - Review 2011-09-13T02:01:08Z She perked up as she felt their presence, with the earpiece revealing what they were. Admit One: Technology Extends Theater’s Thrills to Blind Patrons 2014-02-06T22:13:40Z When the vibrating yoga pants were switched on, the party perked up considerably. Need Models for Your Party? There’s an App for That 2017-08-04T04:00:00Z But despite the craziness, Start and Complete sounds straight and direct, the small songs perked up by subtle funk, electronic textures, and stuttering drumbeats. About Group: Alexis Taylor swaps Hot Chip for jazz improv 2011-03-31T21:29:00Z And I perked up when someone handed Pepper, the bartender, a bag of raw chicken hearts. Frugal Traveler Blog: My Trip to Madison: Bikes, Brews, Burgers and a B&B 2011-10-25T22:00:57Z Mr. King, who can often look sleepy on his show, suddenly perked up and inquired, “Is it as gross as we might think it is?” The TV Watch: Larry King Goes Gently From CNN 2010-06-30T20:55:00Z Chunks of fish, scallops, shrimp and fresh-tasting vegetables arrived bubbling in a standard brown sauce perked up with a few raw slices of chile. A $1,000 Day in London for $100 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z Radiohead’s obsessive listeners perked up their collective ears for a fresh project in January, after the band created a new independent company, as it did before its previous two albums. Radiohead’s New Album Is Coming in Two Days 2016-05-06T04:00:00Z An oddly flat “Revelations” concluded the program; although both dancers and audience perked up a bit in the final section, there wasn’t even the obligatory encore. Dance Review: Voodoo, Vivid Colors and Strange Visions 2010-12-08T23:56:00Z “That was a tremendous surprise in terms of sales, and a lot people perked up their ears to think, ‘Oh, that’s quite fascinating,” says Rosenthal, the publisher of Blue Rider Press. Rise of the female rock memoir 2015-09-04T04:00:00Z Shortly before 9, the crowd perked up at an unmistakable drumbeat: hooves on concrete. Giddy Up, Girlfriend! 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z The “Law & Order” that NBC abruptly canceled in 2010 was already long past its glory days, though it had perked up a bit in its last few seasons. ‘Law & Order’ Review: Leaving Out the Best Parts 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z He perked up and we sipped the fruity, perky local chasselas. A Grand Tour of Switzerland, Reluctant Son in Tow 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z An autumnal salad worthy of Martha Stewart is perked up with crisp parsnip chips, kohlrabi and bites of wine-poached apple spiced with star anise and pink peppercorns. Nina May dishes up farm-to-table food with a lovely twist 2019-11-14T05:00:00Z Speaking of Jason: Having realized he was more in terror of Violet than in love with her, he perked up considerably at the thought of dumping her, as long as he could survive the breakup. 'True Blood' Recap: The Sickness and the Cure 2014-07-27T04:00:00Z A solid “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” is perked up with a samba beat. Music Review: Finding His Inner Sinatra, the Always Charming One 2011-05-18T20:36:25Z As much as I appreciate thick slices of hanger steak perked up with chimichurri, the entree’s lacy fried onion strings and sauteed greens find their way onto my fork even faster. Review | Everything old is new again at Addie’s 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Salads, small but perked up by Mediterranean spices such as za’atar. Connecting past and future on a pilgrimage to Vienna’s Jewish Quarter 2019-01-24T05:00:00Z Immersing ourselves, very slowly, into the 110-degree pool we perked up as we heard a BAM train rolling through the forest on its way to the Tran-Siberian line and, three days later, Moscow. The Other Siberian Railroad 2012-08-10T18:28:44Z Once I told them I was going alone — and that it was my first foray into solo travel — they perked up. How solo travel forced me to become comfortable with being uncomfortable 2017-07-13T04:00:00Z As an incorrigible sweet tooth, I especially perked up when the owner of the Nelson Brothers Cafe declared in a video that the place was famous for its pie. A Taste of History in the South, and a Hint of Home in New York 2010-09-08T03:00:00Z As I finished my visit and walked out of CERN, my ears perked up at the familiar sound of American-accented English. Colliders, Sundials and Wonder: When Science Is Your Destination 2018-05-28T04:00:00Z I heard that voice, and my ears perked up. 2010-01-15T03:51:00Z Once she convinced him that her idea of luxuriousness was attainable through clever planning, he perked up. She Wanted Lavish, He Was Fine With City Hall 2018-06-08T04:00:00Z Summer perked up, with the Harry Potter, Transformers and Pirates of the Caribbean franchises raking in the predicted coin. Hollywood Harakiri: A Bad 2011 for the Movie Business 2012-01-15T18:55:01Z Stargate, the Norwegian production team, perked up but ill-served “A Place With No Name,” based on “A Horse With No Name” by America. Michael Jackson, the Remix 2014-05-07T16:08:06Z Although 115 of the bats couldn’t be saved, the rest perked up after five or six days. Hundreds of freezing bats fell to the ground. She took them home to warm them. 2022-12-30T05:00:00Z Even Twickenham, a tiny bit soulless on its day, has perked up no end. Kathryn Hunter, actor – portrait of the artist 2013-02-26T17:00:03Z So my ears perked up when, at the playground with my grandchildren, I heard a few mothers discussing recipes. A One-Pot Matzo Ball Chicken Stew, Ready to Comfort 2021-11-19T05:00:00Z Then a Cassin’s auklet flitted by along the surface of the slate-gray sea, and I perked up. The Farallon Islands Are Off Limits to Humans — But Not Wildlife 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z In the summer, kids perked up not at the jingle of an ice-cream truck, but the clanging bells of the paleta or elote cart making its way slowly down the sidewalk. ‘You can’t go home again’: A one-time Denver local confronts a gentrifying city 2019-01-17T05:00:00Z "When the band was put up, it put color and perked up our days," he said. Philippine prison orchestra in 1st public concert 2010-06-15T14:16:00Z I’ve previously discussed gardening and architecture with the design-friendly gents of Hollywood, but the following men—and a number of sporty women—sure perked up while chatting about their favorite rides. Why Stars Adore Their Cars 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z When I started going in the mid-60s, theatre wasn't fantastic in Manchester, though it perked up later. A life in theatre: Nicholas Hytner 2010-10-18T07:00:00Z Yeats’s romantic poem, “Cloths of Heaven,” Jenn perked up and put down the phone. Perspective | How a fake ID led to a real romance — and a marriage, 14 years later 2017-09-27T04:00:00Z They frowned upon descriptions like “gentle paths” and perked up at “rugged.” The Getaway: Tours for the Younger Traveler 2014-01-14T20:22:51Z Although only about 10 people sat in the gallery — and few were bidding — a slight man in a yellow baseball cap perked up when the auctioneer called out Lot 274. Hollywood auction draws devoted fans, rich collectors 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z But he perked up when I told him I’d been in the Army, too, just about the time he was born. A Memorial Day Parade for the rest of us 2017-05-28T04:00:00Z She perked up for a taped message from former House Speaker Paul Ryan, who said “the show will not be as lively without you.” Meghan McCain makes low-key exit from ‘The View’ 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z Like soy sauce, it was deemed exotic and perked up what was a comparatively bland British cuisine, such as roasts and fried foods. A brief history of ketchup 2018-07-29T04:00:00Z But he had already trusted Henry enough to tell him about the “vault,” the room at the F.B.I. with special acoustic shielding, and Henry had mentioned it to his parents, whose ears noticeably perked up. ‘The Americans’ Season 5, Episode 11: You’re a Monster 2017-05-16T04:00:00Z After giving it up to a coat check, attendants perked up when they squished down on the polyester fill, as if partaking in ASMR. Feeling Rich in the Yeezy Gap Jacket 2021-11-24T05:00:00Z She perked up, said she had a friend who was a mechanic down the street. Did my black life matter?: When I was roughed up in front of my house, I was surprised by who helped — and who didn’t 2015-12-05T05:00:00Z During the season two premiere, when Quinn listed off the female contestants who’d be vying for the suitor’s attention, referring to them as the caricatures they were doomed to become, I perked up. How “UnReal” really went wrong: The reality-TV satire lost its moral high ground 2016-07-24T04:00:00Z My ears perked up when Ms. Getty started grilling the group about expected costs. Growing Up Getty 2018-06-23T04:00:00Z Either way, it sounded unforgettable and severe, and my ears immediately perked up. When Tragedy Strikes, What Does Criticism Have to Offer? 2021-03-28T04:00:00Z My ears perked up at those imagined names. In “Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,” Taylor Mac Takes on Shakespeare—and Trump 2019-04-20T04:00:00Z Networks noticed the problem last month as the new prime-time season kicked off and ABC's numbers perked up when time zone adjustments were made. Nielsen goof fixed, NBC's Brian Williams remains news champ 2014-10-14T04:00:00Z Still, its economic activity perked up in October as industrial output increased at a faster pace and retail sales growth beat expectations. Oil prices dive on big US crude stock build, record output 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Still, the country's economic activity perked up in October as industrial output increased at a faster pace and retail sales growth beat expectations, an encouraging sign for the world's second-largest economy. Oil tumbles on big build in US crude stocks, record crude production 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z China's economic activity perked up in October as industrial output increased at a faster pace and retail sales growth beat expectations, an encouraging sign for the world's second-largest economy. Oil dips on prospect of peak US production, despite strong demand signals 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The sharks’ receptors also perked up when exposed to bitter substances that would be created inside their bodies, such as bile acids. Ancient sharks may have pioneered the ability to taste bitterness in food 2023-11-12T05:00:00Z When the male eventually lost interest, she perked up and swam away. Tired of aggressively amorous males? These female frogs play dead 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Smith and her contingent of 15 cheerleaders perked up and began chanting, “Let’s go, Gundo!” "Their win is a win for all of us": El Segundo wins Little League World Series 2023-08-27T04:00:00Z Core inflation in Japan's Tokyo perked up in June and remained above the central bank's 2% target for the 13th month. Dollar marches to over two-month peak ahead of Powell speech 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Amazon's e-commerce business perked up in the three months to June, after months of lacklustre spending amidst a wider, sluggish economy. Amazon online sales improve despite economy fears 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z Shute went next door to bring back Chief, who perked up to greet Allen. Her bedroom was 100 degrees during Phoenix heat wave -- and her AC was out 2023-08-03T04:00:00Z “It was really looking bad. But it’s started to look better now due to all the rain. It’s really perked up.” Prized 750-ton rain tree moved to new home. Critics fear it won’t survive. 2023-07-30T04:00:00Z The joke that I said is that I didn’t say his name because his ears perked up. Lewis Black is still angry, but he's happy to see you 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z Press interest has perked up lately, with DeSantis’ policy initiatives becoming more febrile as his announcement draws nigh. Column: A glimpse into the dystopian abyss of President DeSantis' America 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z But when Timian-Palmer took the stage, introduced herself as a water engineer, and started rattling off facts about hydrology and hydraulics, all the attendees perked up and started taking notes. The water brokers 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z His definition, which perked up my ears, was: “Hope is to expect something you desire with confidence and with a great sense of anticipation.” Opinion | Hope stems from putting in the work 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z The children around him perked up and leaned in to listen, so Fell-Davis stood up and explained to the class that she had Type I diabetes. The School Where the Pandemic Never Ended 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z But he perked up as his father, whom he only recently saw for the first time in 13 years, took the stand to decry the terror attack, saying it has left the family ashamed. Emotional outburst disrupts death penalty trial in NY attack 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Mr. Rahimi perked up as three young men, former Taliban fighters turned security guards, entered the shop and rummaged through a pile of small, dirt-encrusted lemons by the front door. As Taliban Settle In, Kabul’s Green Zone Comes Back to Life 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z So we take drugs like caffeine to keep us perked up throughout the day. Six simple ways to improve your "sleep hygiene," according to experts 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Fleshy oyster mushrooms crisp up nicely without the help of oil or salt in a kebab perked up, like the others, with pickled onions. Review | Kirby Club adds luscious dips, kebabs and ‘picnic platters’ to Fairfax 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z “I attend Catholic service every Sunday,” my date said and perked up proudly across the table. L.A. Affairs: After a steamy night, he left me to go to church. What's an atheist to do? 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z The normally subdued Keion Brooks perked up a bit when the subject switched to Auburn, which is No. 23 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll. Why UW men’s basketball team’s game vs. No. 23 Auburn is rare ‘gift’ 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z China stocks perked up after China's Bank of Communications agreed to provide a 100-billion-yuan credit line to developer Vanke - the latest sign of support for the embattled property sector. Morning Bid: Fearless? 2022-11-23T05:00:00Z When Juniper pointed out the similarities between the two situations this week, his team perked up. UCLA soccer completed a historic regular season. What about their championship hopes? 2022-11-10T05:00:00Z Many perked up when the national anthem played, singing along loudly with hands over their hearts. Brazil’s Lula to reclaim presidency after beating Bolsonaro 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z The Benarkle II crew said the poorly creature perked up a great deal after being "beefed up" with some chopped steak. Attacked owl rescued by fishing crew 100 miles out to sea 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z A woman perked up at the mention of the right to privacy, saying, “we need to stand up to the idiots running our state.” A little-watched Montana race has become a contentious abortion fight 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z She had been a bit downcast for parts of the past year, but had perked up of late. British Ruling Pins Blame on Social Media for Teenager’s Suicide 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z Neither was especially excited about the incumbent, but both perked up at the mention of the first lady. Bolsonaro campaign to evangelicals: Brazil’s soul at stake 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z But support has perked up recently amid lower unemployment, reduced gasoline prices and higher welfare spending. Brazil manifestos seek to rein in Bolsonaro before election 2022-08-10T04:00:00Z But when a spokesperson showed me the Fossil Hybrid HR, I perked up. Fossil Gen 6 Hybrid review: too much bling, not enough zing 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z He perked up in the afternoon and I thought he was getting better; he only had enterovirus which apparently is a really common, mild illness. Sudden unknown death in childhood: 'Why did my beautiful son die?' 2022-06-19T04:00:00Z A wave of applause rose from the TV monitor, and the girls perked up: Charlotte had correctly spelled “palapala,” a Hawaiian word for writing, becoming one of 48 contestants to advance to the semifinals. Harini Logan of Texas wins National Spelling Bee in first-ever spell-off 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z He wasn’t sure what to say but perked up when asked what his brother would think of him entering Fenwick in the Preakness. Another Triple Crown long shot? Fenwick is 50-1 in Preakness 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Taylor Ward and Trent Woodward, former college teammates and roommates at Fresno State, were talking about hitting at an Inland Empire batting cage in the winter of 2017-'18 when Ward’s ears perked up. With help from an old friend, Taylor Ward has become one of Angels' top hitters 2022-05-05T04:00:00Z American household sentiment perked up in April, the widely followed University of Michigan surveys of consumers showed Friday, as gas prices softened. Big Fed rate hikes ahead, amid early signs hot inflation is peaking 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z My last — a nicely chewy “bianca” pizza perked up with olives, onions, capers — came streaked with chile oil and cooked to a shade of gold. Review | Planta in Bethesda shines a light on vegetables 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z Which is why my ears perked up when Apple used a different word to describe its new computer and monitor that clearly targeted its audience of creative professionals: “Studio.” ‘Pro’ has lost all meaning, and Apple knows it 2022-03-14T04:00:00Z The half-empty arenas rarely pulsed with excitement, though fans perked up for the Chinese athletes. With Olympics Closing Ceremony, China Celebrates a Joyless Triumph 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Then, out of sheer frustration one morning, I began crooning “It’s a Beautiful Morning,” and they perked up. Kids won’t listen? Science says music might help. 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Watching at home, Aaron Schatz, the editor in chief of Football Outsiders, a site that specializes in analytical assessment of the sport, perked up. In the N.F.L., It’s Fourth-and-It-Doesn’t-Matter 2022-02-09T05:00:00Z Coach Patrick Vieira’s Palace side finally perked up and, moments later, Adam Webster’s toe-poke from a right-wing ross was saved by Sanchez. Late own goal helps Brighton to draw with Crystal Palace 1-1 2022-01-14T05:00:00Z Jackson perked up at the mention of music. She didn’t want to die homeless. But in Seattle, there were few places to turn. 2022-01-09T05:00:00Z Kim perked up, helped saddle a chestnut named Levi, and smoothly climbed on. A Teen Sensation Grows Up 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z But David says staying with her great-grandparents brought about an almost instant change in Star: "Within about two, three days she just perked up and she was absolutely brilliant. Magic." Star Hobson: The short life and death of a beloved toddler 2021-12-14T05:00:00Z Years later as the economy perked up, Nakheel allowed residents old and new to trickle back, ready to spend to restore the scruffy community to its former glory. In fast-changing Dubai, once-isolated village to be razed 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z As the discussion unfolded, Dr. Heinel, who had been answering questions in a dull monotone, suddenly perked up and began nodding frequently, as if encouraging the judge’s line of questioning. Former U.S.C. Official Pleads Guilty in College Admissions Scandal 2021-11-05T04:00:00Z “And it’s a $175 billion industry,” his next slide said, and the parents perked up and there was more than one teen with widening eyes mouthing, “Seeeeee.” Perspective | My son wants to make video games his career. I’m trying not to hate this. 2021-10-11T04:00:00Z But Libor has perked up over the last week and a half. U.S. swap spreads widen, three-month Libor rises as risk aversion spreads 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z “Feather” perked up when the youngest of the Sarkisian kids entered his classroom because he had watched the boy play in high school right down the road and liked what he saw. To recover from USC fall, Steve Sarkisian turned away from L.A. roots that built him 2021-09-02T04:00:00Z It didn't hurt that that the Cubs perked up at the plate. Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z Here, the dip is perked up with a lemony, garlicky pesto, which though untraditional is so good, it may change the way you view this well known Italian dish. A generous dollop of lemony pesto brightens this creamy white bean dip 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z With an Air Force background, Harmon shared that he knew about jet engines, and the patient perked up. AMA doctors meet amid vocal backlash over racial equity plan 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z On the way home, he told her he had a horse farm, and that’s when Taylor, who rocketed to stardom at the age of 12 in the 1944 film “National Velvet,” perked up. The senator and the star: The brief marriage of John Warner and Elizabeth Taylor 2021-05-26T04:00:00Z Ntamack converted wide right and France’s chances perked up further when Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg was sin-binned on halftime after repeated infringing by his side under pressure. 6N: France gifts Scotland historic win and Wales the title 2021-03-26T04:00:00Z If he was listening, no doubt Trump's ears perked up at the words "glorious" and "triumph" and, in a way, you couldn't blame him. Trump's costly impeachment defense strategy: Success comes at the price of the Senate GOP — at least 2021-02-12T05:00:00Z A Brioni Bespoke store, selling custom-made suits for thousands of dollars, also sat empty except for the store clerk, who perked up when a reporter looked in. After Presidency, Trump Hotel in Washington Is a Limited Draw 2021-01-28T05:00:00Z She perked up a bit when she heard residents yelling at the invaders. Perspective | The Trump mob gave us #GuyOnPorch and #WomanInCar — the real Americans 2021-01-07T05:00:00Z So my ears perked up when he said he’d never seen a scheme quite like this. News from up north: They’re holding a ‘going out of business sale’ in the Arctic 2020-12-04T05:00:00Z California’s economy perked up in October, as employers brought back tens of thousands of furloughed workers. Will California's small businesses survive another COVID-19 surge without more help? 2020-11-24T05:00:00Z California’s pandemic-plagued economy perked up in October, as employers brought back tens of thousands of furloughed workers. California employers bring back workers, but recovery worries linger 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z And I messaged him and he's perked up a lot. I want to have a positive impact - Hamilton 2020-11-20T05:00:00Z But K. K. Shailaja, the diminutive woman running the health ministry in the southern state of Kerala, immediately perked up her ears. How a communist physics teacher flattened the COVID-19 curve in southern India 2020-11-09T05:00:00Z She perked up as she posed for photos on a sun-drenched bridge over Buffalo Bayou in Houston’s Montrose neighborhood, a gay enclave. 'She was really a warrior': Transgender migrant reaches U.S. only to die 2020-10-05T04:00:00Z “When they traded up, I definitely perked up a little bit,” Rodgers said. Packers' Jordan Love pick 'the most ridiculous thing,' former coach says 2020-09-13T04:00:00Z Share prices perked up immediately, even though this was the period when output was collapsing everywhere. The only V-shaped recovery after coronavirus will be in the stock markets | Larry Elliott 2020-08-18T04:00:00Z “They have perked up the ears of the people in charge to listen. I ain’t going to say dismantle it, but something has to change.” On a D.C. street beset by gun violence, calls to fix policing, not defund it 2020-07-10T04:00:00Z "I'm not making a decision right now, but my ears definitely perked up when I heard that the U.S. Open is going to be in December. Suddenly, it's something that seriously needs to be discussed." Michelle Wie West preparing for birth of first child—and a possible return to golf in 2020 - Golf Digest 2020-05-06T04:00:00Z Because she was in the habit of reading supply chain reports, she perked up at early, disturbing reports from Wuhan. I Used to Make Fun of Silicon Valley Preppers. Then I Became One. 2020-04-24T04:00:00Z Mr. Lindell said Mr. Trump perked up after hearing the praise. Home Alone at the White House: A Sour President, With TV His Constant Companion 2020-04-23T04:00:00Z Across the country, and maybe around the world, parents perked up when we heard this. Opinion | Trump has finally realized the coronavirus is bigger than him 2020-03-17T04:00:00Z The housing market perked up as the Fed made its cuts, and the economy as a whole is growing steadily through a record 11th year of expansion. Powell, Warning of a Possible Virus Fallout, Is Slammed Again by Trump 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z So I carried her in my arms the entire way, watching her black nose twitch and noticing how her ears still perked up at the scent of a squirrel. Perspective | People say it’s important to live in the moment. It took my dying dog to teach me how. 2020-01-31T05:00:00Z At the mention of a bribery allegation, Mr. Trump “perked up” and told Mr. Tillerson that he wanted his help in scrapping the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the authors write. Trump Tried to Kill Anti-Bribery Rule He Deemed ‘Unfair,’ New Book Alleges 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z When Steyer took the stage, a student in the audience who up until that moment hadn’t been paying attention perked up and exclaimed: “Oh, it’s that guy — I’ve seen him on TV.” Can cash buy the Dem nomination? Two billionaires are trying 2020-01-10T05:00:00Z One of my favorite fall dishes is a carrot, parsnip and sweet potato tagine, perked up with ginger and lots of soft onions. Root, root, root for rutabaga, turnips and those other unappreciated vegetables 2019-11-08T05:00:00Z “I thought overtime was really good - we kind of perked up there. And obviously Petr, huge in the shootout.” Svechnikov, Mrazek lead Canes past Sharks 3-2 in shootout 2019-12-06T05:00:00Z Over several days, every time he appeared on the beach, the crowd lazing in the sand perked up. He Wants to Surf in the Olympics at 48. His Neighbor Is in the Way. 2019-12-03T05:00:00Z When he got the call asking for donations to help the local volunteer fire department, Guy Poirier perked up and listened closely to the pitch. Perspective | This scammer called the wrong guy asking for money 2019-11-21T05:00:00Z It was also pretty enough for the players, particularly Chris Smith, who exhaustedly put his head in his hands during the postgame interview but who perked up when asked about the effort. Column: UCLA hits the ground running — and writhing and scrambling — in Mick Cronin's debut 2019-11-07T05:00:00Z Both groups perked up when the teams came face-to-face after introductions, talking the talk that comes with the rivalry. T.C. Williams keeps rolling with a 28-26 victory against West Potomac 2019-10-25T04:00:00Z Newcastle perked up after that and looked dangerous for a while. Upwardly mobile Leicester dismantle 10-man Newcastle to go third 2019-09-29T04:00:00Z Our colleague from marketing – who typically languished through the development update portion of the agenda – perked up. It's like an Analogy 2019-08-10T04:00:00Z The warm octopus with fresh mozzarella works because the spongy textures of both are perked up by the lemon vinaigrette on which they are nestled. Jean-Georges’s Revisionist Tweaks at the Fulton 2019-07-19T04:00:00Z While core inflation perked up in June, gains are likely to remain moderate. U.S. retail sales increase solidly in boost to economy 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z Regulators, mainly in Europe but also in the U.S., perked up. More to come: FTC fine doesn’t spell closure for Facebook 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z Tesla’s sales of its Model 3 perked up in the U.S. in May, according to estimates from the website InsideEVs, after a round of price cuts. Tesla Model 3 sales rise in May, but demand still hasn’t fully recovered 2019-06-04T04:00:00Z “He really perked up after we provided the dextrose,” Emily Vialpando, a veterinary technician with Riverside County Animal Services, said in a statement. Starving, near-death coyote pup gets some TLC as he’s nursed back to health 2019-05-20T04:00:00Z When Republicans praised his professionalism, however, he perked up and answered quickly and concisely. Democrats' feeding frenzy: 2020 candidates all want a piece of Bill Barr 2019-05-02T04:00:00Z But it’s hard to imagine, given Algren’s new fame and chronic outspokenness, that their interest in him wouldn’t have perked up; and, anyway, it wasn’t all about the Bureau. Nelson Algren’s Street Cred 2019-04-08T04:00:00Z The exterior was perked up by painting the brick white, the trim black and the entry door sunshine yellow. Midcentury modern in Forest Hills places ‘the emphasis on modern’ 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z The chippy play between the rivals separated by three hours geographically but by considerably more in terms of stature perked up at times. Penguins continue mastery of Blue Jackets in 2-0 win 2019-03-07T05:00:00Z One of the men in the Benin contingent perked up at the mention of his ancestral family name, Deka. ‘I’m a prince’: After years of searching for family history, a pastor discovers royal ties to Africa 2019-02-21T05:00:00Z Other lawyers in the room perked up: Lawson’s questions suggested Harris might have just lied under oath. In N.C., a surprise: In the end, everyone agreed it was election fraud 2019-02-22T05:00:00Z She perked up when I mentioned her dumplings, remembered my call and invited me in. This new California law is supposed to protect immigrant home cooks. It may help tech giants instead 2019-02-18T05:00:00Z His 2-year-old daughter, Malaya, perked up at the sound of her father’s voice echoing through the street. Inmates at Freezing Federal Jail in Brooklyn Pounded Out a Message 2019-02-03T05:00:00Z When Winston was asked to remember that day, his tone perked up a bit as he said with a twinge of pride that he did indeed play well. ‘I never worry when it’s in his hands’: Cassius Winston keeps Michigan State even-keeled 2019-01-20T05:00:00Z On Wednesday, US gold prices perked up slightly following the news the British parliament rejected Theresa May’s Brexit plan in a historically lopsided vote. Gold prices gleam amid Brexit and US shutdown uncertainty 2019-01-18T05:00:00Z Exactly the right place for an exhibition of the exhibitions I’ve seen over the last couple of years, perked up with some holiday snaps and another plant. Marie Kondo calls it clutter; to me they are mementoes | Rebecca Nicholson 2019-01-12T05:00:00Z Interest has perked up at the Valley Village development, for instance, and for now the builder is no longer marketing the Mini Cooper lease, said Marc Tahler, the property’s agent. As the housing market slows, builders are offering buyer discounts 2019-01-11T05:00:00Z Some in the audience perked up when Hogan talked about his father, the late Larry Hogan Sr., a moderate Republican congressman who was the first to call for President Richard M. Nixon’s impeachment. Maryland’s Hogan speaks to GOP dissenters looking for alternative to Trump 2018-12-11T05:00:00Z All they knew was that peahens perked up and paid attention to recordings of these “infrasounds,” even though they couldn’t see the males. Watch a peacock get a female’s attention—by making her head vibrate 2018-11-28T05:00:00Z But when they put telomeres close to cajal bodies, aggregations of proteins and genetic material that process RNA, the cell perked up: It grew faster and divided sooner than usual. Moving DNA to a different part of the nucleus can change how it works 2018-10-11T04:00:00Z They perked up at an unexpected gift: Kershaw missed outside with a pair of sliders to Springer, and walked him on five pitches. World Series Game 5: An inside look at how a championship slipped away from the Dodgers - Los Angeles Times 2018-10-03T04:00:00Z If he says anything to me or our coaches, my ears are always perked up. UW’s Chris Petersen to coach his first game in the Rose Bowl stadium Saturday vs. UCLA 2018-10-01T04:00:00Z But once someone else brought it up, Woods perked up. Ryder Cup 2018: Tiger Woods meets promising teen golfer named after him, gives great reaction - Golf Digest 2018-09-26T04:00:00Z The group perked up, momentarily, in the eighth. After sweep of Rockies, Dodgers fall to last-place Padres and lead shrinks in West - Los Angeles Times 2018-09-22T04:00:00Z Still, he perked up at the prospect of getting the season underway. Colorado aiming for 4th straight win over Colorado State 2018-08-30T04:00:00Z But things perked up considerably in a Pops revisit to the “New York, New York” arrangement that André Kostelanetz once played. Review: With Pasadena Pops, Michael Feinstein goes big with Bernstein 2018-08-19T04:00:00Z It stuck with me that no one else’s ears perked up at the significant downside to this very cool invention. The ethics of computer science: this researcher has a controversial proposal 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z It struggled to raise prices during the first half of the year even as consumer-price inflation perked up in Europe and the U.S. Nestlé’s Sales Rise, Providing Breathing Space for CEO 2018-07-26T04:00:00Z Within a few months, Ramsay perked up and prior to this year’s Open even won a putting competition against his fellow group members, his smile as wide as the Firth of Fourth. How Carnoustie is using golf to help awaken memories - Golf Digest 2018-07-25T04:00:00Z As Trebek read off the question answer I really perked up, because it was the easiest golf-related answer in Jeopardy! history: Our faith in humanity is restored with all three contestants on Jeopardy! getting this golf-related final question right - Golf Digest 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z News trickled through almost immediately to the despondent Mexico fans nearly 600 miles away in Ekaterinburg, where they perked up with new life. World Cup Curse Hits Defending Champion Germany 2018-06-27T04:00:00Z Across the room, Love perked up and took the phone to speak to his teammate’s daughter. Analysis | The graybeard Cavaliers have turned experience into their best weapon against the Celtics 2018-05-22T04:00:00Z GRINNELL, Iowa — During the third quarter of the N.B.A. playoff game between the Golden State Warriors and the Houston Rockets on Monday night, a college basketball coach perked up from his sofa. Come Watch the Warriors-Rockets Series With Us From an Expert’s Couch 2018-05-15T04:00:00Z Downtown businesses had perked up, counting on an influx of new customers. When Tim Tebow Comes to Town 2018-05-10T04:00:00Z So when "Sporting Events" appeared as the final Jeopardy! category on Wednesday night, I immediately perked up, knowing hilarity was likely to ensue, like the time that guy mixed up Magic Johnson and Wayne Gretzky. Our faith in humanity is restored with all three contestants on Jeopardy! getting this golf-related final question right - Golf Digest 2018-06-28T04:00:00Z But Daisy perked up after being given fluids and diluted formula at the clinic and was transferred to the Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida. Young otter thrives after being rescued in Florida 2018-05-04T04:00:00Z If you have an Amazon Echo or similar device, you may not realize it’s got its ears perked up all the time, waiting for you to say its name. Recent editorials published in Nebraska newspapers 2018-04-30T04:00:00Z Still, Trainum said his ears perked up when he heard about the discoveries. Skeletal remains found in Southeast D.C. neighborhood unnerve residents 2018-04-29T04:00:00Z When the animal perked up, she released it outside, where it ran up a tree. Squirrels Brought Back From the 'Dead'—Thanks to CPR 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z His old rivals have almost all drifted into retirement, so Tim Hudson perked up when he saw Chase Utley on his television screen a couple of years ago. Dodgers veteran Chase Utley a shoo-in for the Hall of Pain as he awaits 200th pitch to hit him 2018-04-09T04:00:00Z The Wildcats’ offense, the best in the country with shooters all over the floor, perked up late and surged to nine-point halftime lead. Nova’s DiVincenzo wins most outstanding player of Final Four 2018-04-03T04:00:00Z The rapidly passed bill outraged some of the president’s supporters, who had perked up at rumors that he might veto it all and make Congress start over. Mnuchin pitches line-item veto: ‘Congress could pass a rule’ 2018-03-25T04:00:00Z Arriving sleepy eyed to an interview after an afternoon nap, Lloris immediately perked up when discussing Tottenham’s season of contrasting fortunes. AP Interview: Lloris says Tottenham’s style deserves trophy 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z The people waiting on the platform perked up. Next Stop, Bedford Avenue. But First, the Sounds of John and Paul. 2018-03-18T04:00:00Z Some river watchers perked up when Trump mentioned “waterways across our land” as part of his infrastructure target list during his recent State of the Union speech. How the mighty Mississippi became a flooding nightmare for millions 2018-03-14T04:00:00Z But those looking for clues perked up late Tuesday when the judge estimated how long the retrial might take. Bill Cosby’s attorneys go on the offensive, painting his accuser as ‘greedy’ 2018-03-06T05:00:00Z The Echo Dot perked up, with its all-sensing LED lights: ”I don’t answer everything about horses yet. Amazon owns my Echo, I’m just feeding it 2018-02-17T05:00:00Z But they were there to report the bad news, though — even when the stock market perked up a little as the week began. Inside the Beltway: Media blames Trump for stock market woes 2018-02-06T05:00:00Z U.S. stocks perked up in Thursday morning trading, and the Standard & Poor's 500 index was on track for its first gain in five days. Stocks inch up, putting S&P 500 on track for its first gain in 5 days – LA Times 2017-12-07T05:00:00Z But the officers perked up as a woman described a problem at a business. De Blasio Kept Crime Down in First Term. His Next Goal: Nicer Police. 2017-11-05T04:00:00Z After the break things perked up a little. Burnley sink listless Southampton thanks to substitute Sam Vokes 2017-11-04T04:00:00Z Wage growth perked up in September, according to an earlier Labor Department report, rising 2.9% from a year earlier. Wages and benefits grow 0.7% in third quarter 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z But wage growth perked up in September, according to an earlier Labor Department report, rising 2.9 percent from a year earlier. US wages and benefits grew 0.7 percent in third quarter 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z As soon as I mentioned my story, the professor — who was my adviser and also a friar — perked up and correctly guessed which dorm I lived in. Your College Ghost Stories 2017-10-31T04:00:00Z Economists expect that Americans’ confidence in the economy perked up in October after dipping the previous month. This Week: Consumer confidence, Fed update, Nonfarm payrolls 2017-10-29T04:00:00Z He perked up when he saw workers from Pacific Gas and Electric, the local utility company. California wildfires have been devastatingly arbitrary. Some houses stand amid a sea of ash. 2017-10-14T04:00:00Z Ms. O’Hara was tired, but she perked up when she heard that someone was there to ask her questions about her theater. The Little Theater That Could 2017-09-01T04:00:00Z The former first lady overheard the request and perked up, mentioning that the six-time NBA champion was a friend of hers. 6 compelling golf anecdotes from I Call Him ‘Mr. President’: Stories of Golf, Fishing and Life with My Friend - Golf Digest 2017-08-29T04:00:00Z Kellen Moore went 8 for 17 in the first half for the Cowboys, but the offense perked up for Rush, the four-year starter at Central Michigan. Goff leads early TD drive, LA Rams hold off Cowboys 13-10 2017-08-13T04:00:00Z That’s why I perked up one day when his photo caught my eye. I became the Worst. Girlfriend. Ever — so he'd break up with me 2017-08-12T04:00:00Z He chuckled and tilted his head at his colleagues, who had perked up and slung their rigs up to their shoulders. What a Fraternity Hazing Death Revealed About the Painful Search for an Asian-American Identity 2017-08-09T04:00:00Z Hockey and basketball fans perked up their ears for the final question, as the candidates were asked where they believe a new sports arena should be sited. Seattle mayoral contenders spar over police reforms in televised debate 2017-07-17T04:00:00Z “The lamb perked up very quickly, and Oakley went on to nurse the lamb for several more weeks.” Wyoming dog nurses orphan lamb back to health 2017-07-12T04:00:00Z “My apologies,” said the bot forlornly, and then perked up as its script kicked in. The ghost in the machine : Nature : Nature Research 2017-07-04T04:00:00Z But batters have perked up since the second half of the 2015 season. Home runs set record in June, topping even Steroids Era high 2017-07-01T04:00:00Z “What I got back from it was the only time the administrator really perked up was when he heard the word 'coal,'” he said. Energy CEOs Tell EPA Chief They Want Carbon Regulation 2017-06-22T04:00:00Z Midway through the meeting, the geoarchaeologists in the room suddenly perked up. Quest for Clues to Humanity's First Fires 2017-06-19T04:00:00Z The ears of Villa’s wife, Cindy, perked up when she heard that figure. Angels' Albert Pujols is likely to make history. And someone with a glove in the stands could make a lot of money 2017-06-02T04:00:00Z I perked up when the tray of smoked meat arrived. Taste test: 4 new Seattle barbecue spots 2017-06-01T04:00:00Z The crowd perked up when the auctioneer announced that the family of the deceased had authorized him on the spot to sell the three-bedroom brick and stucco farmhouse. Trump diehards dismiss Russia scandal: 'Show me the proof – or get off his case' 2017-05-19T04:00:00Z But then, after the troop had settled down for its midday rest, Chausiku perked up and hurried away from the group. The Self-Medicating Animal 2017-05-18T04:00:00Z Overall, the audience seemed cautiously optimistic and definitely perked up when the classic comic elements were brought to life. Everything we learned from the Wonder Woman WonderCon panel 2017-04-01T04:00:00Z At that Shahidi, who plans to major in African American studies and sociology when she attends college in the fall of 2018 after a gap year, perked up. Want Michelle Obama to write your college recommendation? Try this. 2017-03-14T04:00:00Z Collins perked up and said, “Let’s see Mr. Chairman, I think I was asleep.” Capitol Hill Buzz: Lawmakers survive health bill all-nighter 2017-03-09T05:00:00Z Beach, the defending Class 3A state champions, got 28 points from junior Kevin Porter Jr. but didn’t get enough offensive support from his teammates until they perked up in the final 1:31. Clash of Metro League titans goes to Garfield 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z I realised that whenever an anecdote involved food, my students perked up. Mathematician Eugenia Cheng: ‘Yes, I am an anarchist!’ 2017-02-26T05:00:00Z When he saw Washington was a rumored option for the second destination of his NBA career, he perked up. Bojan Bogdanovic is a boost, but is he enough to help Wizards get by Cleveland? 2017-02-23T05:00:00Z “When he sang the line, ‘There’s something about a Comet that makes me want to vomit,’ that kind of perked up my ears,” Hansen remembers. The accordion-playing valedictorian who became the most successful funny-song man ever 2017-02-16T05:00:00Z As a black van pulled up to the Langham Huntington in Pasadena, a group of 30 people huddled in the hotel’s entrance perked up. Please sign here: Inside the obsessive and secretive world of autograph hunters at TCA 2017-01-23T05:00:00Z But, advised that France will hold a hotly contested presidential election next April featuring a Trump-like candidate in the form of Marine Le Pen, a far-right populist, he perked up. Inside a Fake News Sausage Factory: ‘This Is All About Income’ 2016-11-25T05:00:00Z Most dishes are perked up with pickled vegetables, fresh herbs or other lively additions. Stock is a laid-back spot to relax — and the food is good, too 2016-12-27T05:00:00Z Always one to embrace the villain role, Kesler perked up when he talked about Ducks against Kings. Ducks counting on the Ryan Kesler effect against the Kings 2016-11-19T05:00:00Z He shifted his body slightly, perked up upon seeing receiver Deontay Burnett on a crossing pattern and fired there instead — an accurate pass, though Burnett dropped it. Oregon tries mind games to slow Sam Darnold, and Washington may follow 2016-11-06T04:00:00Z A big crowd of autograph seekers perked up as they sensed me approaching and deflated again when they realized who it was. I Was Never Jackie Chan, and I’m Not Jeremy Lin 2016-10-25T04:00:00Z But 20 minutes into the debate Trump perked up when the topic turned to immigration. Presidential debate roundup: Why Donald Trump lost, and why Hillary Clinton didn’t need to win 2016-10-20T04:00:00Z Despite it all, one thing always perked up New Jersey residents: the cheap gasoline. New Jersey Is Known for Cheap Gas. The Glory Days Are About to End. 2016-10-18T04:00:00Z The second man, Hemant Das, perked up, sensing the approach of a change of career. Young Rural Women in India Chase Big-City Dreams 2016-09-24T04:00:00Z Our economy has perked up because the enemy bought our weapons. How Many Guns Did the U.S. Lose Track of in Iraq and Afghanistan? Hundreds of Thousands. 2016-08-24T04:00:00Z Like Scott, he is happy his putting, a strength until recent months, has perked up at an opportune time. Adam Scott Gets a Grip on His Putting to Stay in the Hunt at the Barclays 2016-08-27T04:00:00Z Feng started to tire on the back nine, hitting two bogeys, but perked up with birdies on the final two holes for a 67. Chun takes 2-shot lead after 2 rounds of Evian Championship 2016-09-16T04:00:00Z Wall Street perked up Monday after a handful of Federal Reserve officials effectively tempered expectations of an interest rate hike at the Fed's meeting next week in Washington. Stocks Balloon as Fed Officials Temper Interest Rate Rhetoric 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z It perked up slightly in June but has declined overall by nearly 1 percent since the start of the year. Cultivating the cult of Vladimir Putin 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z It perked up slightly in June but has declined over all by nearly 1 percent since the start of the year. Putin, Admired by Donald Trump, Emphasizes Strength as Virtue 2016-09-10T04:00:00Z When King returned and told his old coach about Duncan, Odom perked up. Tim Duncan’s legendary career began by ‘dominating’ Alonzo Mourning at age 16 2016-07-11T04:00:00Z Of course, working at Golf Digest, my ears perked up every time golf was referenced. O.J. Simpson's golf buddies hired a caddie to keep him from cheating and 5 other golf connections in ESPN's fantastic new documentary - Golf Digest 2016-06-23T04:00:00Z By 5 p.m., they perked up as more customers staggered in. Stop in to Eastlake’s Babirusa for stellar happy-hour bites 2016-06-15T04:00:00Z Woods, standing 40 feet away, stopped putting, perked up and shouted, “What?” in disbelief. How Tiger Woods might help William McGirt win on Sunday - Golf Digest 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z Investors’ outlook perked up by late afternoon around the time when the Federal Reserve released its latest Beige Book, a snapshot of the U.S. economy that the central bank’s policymakers use to inform their actions. US stocks eke small gains after listless day of trading 2016-06-01T04:00:00Z He perked up for the photo shoot at the Riverboat on the Potomac, cheerfully carrying the train of Sha’nayia’s dress as the family looked for a good spot for portraits. 7-year-old cancer survivor attends prom with sister 2016-05-28T04:00:00Z Her dog's ears perked up, so she looked outside to see what was going on. Watch Moose 'Playing' Wind Chimes 2016-05-13T04:00:00Z Everton have perked up a bit, which is the very least they could do. Sunderland 3-0 Everton: Premier League – as it happened 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z The name perked up a bit in 2008, suggesting some parents may have been animated by Mrs. Clinton’s first, failed run for the presidency. Hillary, Donald and Bernie Don't Catch On as Baby Names 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z The first half was a total non-event, but Newcastle perked up in the second half, and played with purpose and desire. Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle: Premier League – as it happened 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z While my dad perked up remembering the kind of dinners his mother made, I saw the light drain from my mother’s face. Fat Dad: Mom Makes Dinner 2016-05-05T04:00:00Z Major stocks perked up by midmorning as oil prices moved higher, but the rally lost some steam by the end of the day. Market Inches Up, Following Oil Prices Higher 2016-04-20T04:00:00Z Everton have perked up a bit, which is the very least they could do. Sunderland 3-0 Everton: Premier League – as it happened 2016-05-11T04:00:00Z As Mr. McCartney himself has told it, Jackson perked up and said, “I’m gonna buy your songs.” Paul McCartney’s Tip to Michael Jackson Pays Off 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z The first half was a total non-event, but Newcastle perked up in the second half, and played with purpose and desire. Aston Villa 0-0 Newcastle: Premier League – as it happened 2016-05-07T04:00:00Z I was there to testify during the hearing about another bill, but my ears perked up as the back and forth between the members of the education committee got more heated. Learn to Stop Regulatory Creep 2016-03-15T04:00:00Z Yes, it sounds like a snoozer and in many ways it was, but I perked up when a tall nordic man began telling us a story about the Angry God of ARPU. This is why Android phones are filled with garbage software 2016-03-10T05:00:00Z But they’ve perked up significantly after that moribund first half, when they were pretty terrible. Juventus 2-2 Bayern Munich: Champions League – as it happened 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Presidential campaign-watchers’ ears perked up this week when the former lawyer of the so-called D.C. Judge says D.C. Madam’s ex-lawyer can’t release her phone records 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z Beginning around last year, bank deals perked up again, emboldening activists. U.S. banks targeted by activist investors on merger wave hopes 2016-02-05T05:00:00Z More than 400,000 years ago, hunter-gatherers living in what is now Israel perked up a diet of game and vegetables with something unusual: turtles. Some Hunter-Gatherers Had a Taste for Turtle, Study Says 2016-02-01T05:00:00Z When Mr. Mewati, the Muslim politician from down the road, saw the crowd of women enter his courtyard, he perked up. Indian Women Seeking Jobs Confront Taboos and Threats 2016-01-30T05:00:00Z But they’ve perked up significantly after that moribund first half, when they were pretty terrible. Juventus 2-2 Bayern Munich: Champions League – as it happened 2016-02-23T05:00:00Z Sitting in the fifth row of the red-brick First Presbyterian church in Muscatine, Trump visibly perked up at the reading from I Corinthians 12, and the warning to avoid self-importance that followed. Donald Trump's economic pitch to Iowa is simple: the blessing of his Midas touch 2016-01-25T05:00:00Z The Rockets perked up when Jazz guard Rodney Hood was lost to an ankle injury with 8:37 remaining in the third quarter. Harden's 33 points lead Rockets to victory 2016-01-08T05:00:00Z But the audience perked up when he explained that the arsenal’s radiators now heat the space in seven minutes, rather than two hours. The Joy of Steam Heat 2016-01-04T05:00:00Z Bush, “perked up, and he said, ‘send my best regards to old iron-ass.” Bush, Cheney reunite for Cheney’s bust unveiling in Capitol 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z “Dad perked up, and he said, ‘Send my best regards to old iron-ass.’ George W. Bush praises Dick Cheney’s ‘wise counsel’ as vice president at bust unveiling 2015-12-03T05:00:00Z Rick Santorum, who is having an encore run for President, also perked up when he talked about his tax plan. The Romney Dreamers of the G.O.P. 2015-12-02T05:00:00Z But the old man perked up when he saw his son. Inside the plot to kill JFK: The secret story of the CIA and what really happened in Dallas 2015-11-22T05:00:00Z My ears perked up, as I hadn’t known the salon offered massages. My nail salon may be a front for a brothel 2015-11-20T05:00:00Z GMT10:40 39 min: It’s a different game now, and Albion have perked up significantly. West Brom 2-1 Arsenal: Premier League – as it happened 2015-11-21T05:00:00Z Some owners perked up at San Diego's pitch, but there remains significant skepticism about whether that deal could come to fruition. Here's where we stand on the NFL returning to Los Angeles 2015-11-19T05:00:00Z They perked up in the 11th minute with the second Marseillaise of the night. On the Soccer Field, a Day of Jitters, Unity 2015-11-18T05:00:00Z Stocks wavered for a while, but began to climb steadily by midday as crude oil prices perked up, pushing up energy stocks. Energy stocks lead a rally as the price of oil climbs 2015-11-16T05:00:00Z He perked up at the sight of Jimi Hendrix’s ’67 Gibson SG. The Gent Behind “School of Rock” 2015-11-23T05:00:00Z The buildings perked up the centre of Tchula and made life easier for the mayor - previously Brown’s office was in a church – but it didn’t shift the economic dynamics of the town. Poorest town in poorest state: segregation is gone but so are the jobs 2015-11-15T05:00:00Z The kibbutz’s financial situation perked up again in the early 2000s, thanks to a flood of orders to Plasan from the U.S. government to provide armor for vehicles used in Iraq. Kibbutzim Look to Future in High-Tech 2015-09-22T04:00:00Z The combination was arresting; every corner of the music world perked up its ears. On Beauty Behind the Madness, The Weeknd goes from enigma to pop star 2015-08-28T04:00:00Z A tiny study of 40 high school students in Chicago perked up some ears recently. Study: High School Music Classes Improve Language Skills 2015-08-24T04:00:00Z All of Disney’s major businesses contributed to the results — cable television in particular perked up compared with recent quarters — but Walt Disney Studios was a primary driver. Success of ‘Avengers’ Helps Lift Disney’s Profit 11 Percent 2015-08-04T04:00:00Z The room perked up a little at this. A Simple Rule For Achieving Balance And Success In Business 2015-06-30T04:00:00Z "My ears perked up a little bit and I said, 'Ooh. We could use that speed and tenacity, the way he plays,' " Murray said. Ducks make the big moves during Day 2 of NHL entry draft 2015-06-27T04:00:00Z The U.S. housing market perked up in May, as sales rebounded to hit their highest pace in nearly six years. Existing home sales jumped in May, Realtors say 2015-06-22T04:00:00Z Photograph: Graeme Robertson Palmeri perked up and peered around; it was almost as though she had not heard the nonsense word so much as caught its scent. Can Politico make Brussels sexy? | Gideon Lewis-Kraus 2015-06-18T04:00:00Z At a dinner party almost a year after his concussion, Bonacci’s parents met a physician whose ears perked up when he heard about their son’s condition. Sometimes what seems like a concussion is something else 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z He perked up by bagging his opening birdie of the day at the short eighth, arrowing a pinpoint five-wood within a few feet of the cup. No glory is Rory's story as McIlroy misses cut 2015-05-22T04:00:00Z Reluctant at first, the Kentucky Derby winner perked up when trainer Bob Baffert offered the colt’s favorite snack. Derby winner American Pharoah a go in Preakness 2015-05-03T04:00:00Z In the Virginia governor’s mansion, a certain set of gray eyebrows perked up. Virginia’s cicada-eating, Kegerator-using head salesman, Terry McAuliffe 2015-04-23T04:00:00Z Multiple Volatility Measures Rise Many measures of market volatility perked up from a lull late last week. Stock Volatility Simmers As "Fear" Measures Yanked From 2015 Lows 2015-04-20T04:00:00Z Five seasons later, the American League adopted the designated hitter and offense perked up again as batting averages, scoring and home runs all jumped. Declining offense in baseball: Just a blip, or an alarming trend? 2015-04-04T04:00:00Z There is also a potentially lucrative side business for some tankers — one that perked up briefly early this year. Oil Shippers Take Advantage of a New Boom 2015-04-01T04:00:00Z It took some time but Philadelphia’s offense perked up in the third. Flyers score 3 goals in 3rd period, top St. Louis 3-1 2015-03-06T05:00:00Z Vaguely disappointed, Dana perked up minutes later when another Tinder message came in — from Max, a Brooklyn musician. On Tinder, Taking a Swipe at Love, or Sex, or Something, in New York 2015-02-13T05:00:00Z The Haggler first contacted Sterling on Jan. 12, and this perked up the pace of interactions between company and customer. The Case of the Disappearing Diamond Ring 2015-01-31T05:00:00Z US RETAIL: American retail sales perked up in November as cheaper gas and an improving job market fueled a promising start to the holiday shopping season. Asian stocks mostly up on upbeat US retail sales 2014-12-12T05:00:00Z When the TV cameras clicked off after his two-minute media session Thursday, Murray perked up ever so slightly at the mention of his high school coach. Dallas' DeMarco Murray is on track to set a new season rushing record “Despite softer price data, other housing data perked up,” Blitzer noted. Housing Price Gains Slow For 8th Straight Month, Says S&P/Case-Shiller 2014-10-28T04:00:00Z They quickly perked up in an appreciative round of applause. Where Nishikori Learned to Play, Support in Grand Proportions 2014-09-08T04:00:00Z The Bruins' offense perked up when Hundley ran with the ball in the third quarter. For UCLA's Ishmael Adams, a lost helmet equals lost punt return TD 2014-08-30T04:00:00Z According to my in-house sources, no parents in the universe restrict screen time as drastically as my husband and I. When I made my pitch, Nate perked up. The Case for Bribing Kids to Memorize Poetry 2014-08-03T04:00:00Z In north-central Kentucky, a much-needed rain recently perked up Doug Langley’s corn and soybeans at a time when they were suffering. News briefs from around Kentucky at 1:58 a.m. EDT 2014-08-02T04:00:00Z My ears perked up — what was he telling them? Correcting a Tour Guide's Errors 2014-07-25T04:00:00Z Recalled Gonzalez: "He wasn't Mr. Jolly, but who would be? Then I mentioned the word 'golf,' and he perked up." Burn victims find refuge on golf course 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z "As a pain medicine specialist, your ears automatically perked up when you saw the patient's state of residence listed as Florida on your clinic intake form." Prescriptions for Powerful Painkillers Vary Widely Among States: CDC 2014-07-01T04:00:00Z The brightening growth outlook was further bolstered by news on Monday that confidence among homebuilders perked up this month, a good omen for the struggling housing market. Manufacturing Growth Shows Promise for Economy 2014-06-16T04:00:00Z The markets initially reacted uncertainly to the latest measures from the European Central Bank, losing early gains but perked up by the close. Wall Street Market Report 2014-06-05T04:00:00Z Orders for long-lasting U.S. manufactured goods unexpectedly rose in April and consumer confidence perked up in May, supporting views of a rebound in economic growth. U.S. factory, confidence data boost growth prospects 2014-05-28T04:00:00Z It perked up on Monday on hopes for government stimulus to support the Chinese economy. Hong Kong's soaring bank exposure to China sparks credit concerns 2014-03-24T21:02:28Z The crowd cheered, and the Panthers’ bench perked up. South: From Hawaii to End of Pitt Bench to 56 Seconds in Spotlight 2014-03-22T16:47:55Z Bohm perked up only when Feynman expressed some fleeting interest in his new way of thinking about quantum mechanics. The Wholeness of Quantum Reality: An Interview with Physicist Basil Hiley 2013-11-05T00:15:15.043Z Even a run-down and hard-to-get-to neighborhood such as St. George on Staten Island has perked up with new housing and retail stores springing up. New York City: You probably can't make it here 2013-08-30T16:25:33Z In contrast, Air New Zealand reported a near tripling in its annual profit on Thursday, as it flew more passengers and increased earnings at its cargo unit as the domestic economy there perked up. UPDATE 1-Qantas underlying profit doubles as international losses shrink 2013-08-29T00:33:41Z It isn’t clear why, exactly somebody depressed at the infestation of their world by zombies would be perked up by being shoved into a house of them, but never mind. State of Decay Review - Dead Cert? (Xbox Live Arcade) 2013-06-14T15:05:00Z I instantly perked up when I walked in the door. The Rail: The Rail Bookshelf: ‘One Book at a Time’ 2013-05-29T09:48:26Z But James and Cole hit two big 3-pointers, Bosh perked up after two quiet games, finishing one rebound shy of the club playoff record, and Miami's bench outscored Chicago's 36-8. James, Bosh lead Heat past Bulls, 104-94 2013-05-11T07:51:09Z Bosh perked up after two quiet games, finishing one rebound shy of the club playoff record, and Miami's bench outscored Chicago's 36-8. Miami turns away Bulls 2013-05-11T05:30:08Z Bosh perked up after two quiet games, and Miami's bench outscored Chicago's 36-8. James, Bosh lead Heat past Bulls, 104-94 2013-05-11T03:10:11Z When the remote landed on a women’s college lacrosse matchup between Maryland and Duke, she perked up. Fledgling Wise girls’ lacrosse team is latest grassroots start-up in P.G. County 2013-05-09T18:42:00Z They perked up when it was noted that Summers grew up in the same school district as Kobe Bryant. Larry Summers and Glenn Hubbard Square Off on Our Economic Future 2013-05-02T09:01:08Z However, unlike China, new export orders perked up to suggest some support for output in the months ahead. China, India PMIs show factory-sector growth stumbling 2013-05-02T06:00:36Z That effort is paying off as ad sales perked up an impressive 43% in the quarter just ended. Facebook: Is it Already an Old Company? 2013-05-01T23:00:57Z But later, he perked up just as the Nets were ready to put this one away. Nets blow 14-point lead, fall in 3OT to Bulls 2013-04-28T00:36:10Z The man chuckled and perked up, as did the other students, looking incredulous as Mr. Chodan held court, leaning back in a plastic chair, legs crossed. Character Study: Jim Chodan Gives Lessons in Driving, and in Life 2013-04-20T02:16:14Z Overall, economic growth likely perked up considerably in the January-March quarter after barely expanding in the final three months of last year. U.S. Companies Likely Kept Up Steady Hiring in March 2013-04-05T08:47:03Z The company's print-advertising revenue continued to decline, while revenue perked up in digital subscriptions. Dow Drops 130 Points 2013-02-05T02:02:15Z He perked up, slightly, when someone asked him about the car he got for winning the MVP. Ravens Beat 49ers: The Wonderful Weirdness of Super Bowl XLVII 2013-02-04T10:50:25Z There were a few minutes until the game started, so I wasn't paying close attention…but then I perked up. Working Hard? Crank That Music! 2013-01-10T13:42:10Z Everyone in Westminster believes the outcome of the next election will depend on whether it has perked up. What to watch out for in Parliament in 2013 2013-01-01T10:00:13Z When some kids started speculating about old feuds between the Abercrombie and Fitch types and a mostly graduated group of loners, reporters perked up. Do media vultures perpetuate mass shootings? 2012-12-29T14:00:00Z As it was things perked up in the second half, so in the grand scheme of things I've mentally upgraded the game from potential Worst Ever to a perfectly respectable Rather Dull. Premier League: 10 talking points from this weekend's action 2012-12-17T08:29:00Z Sue Notte, the street’s mistress of Italian comfort food, perked up when she found two $100 chips from the Tropicana in Atlantic City as she rooted through her husband’s night stand. | Ortley Beach, N.J.: In Ortley Beach, N.J., Inspecting the Damage 2012-11-27T15:03:03Z Once Harrison entered, though, he instantly perked up the Red Storm offense. Heslip's career high 29 lead No. 16 Baylor 2012-11-19T01:17:11Z Retail sales, auto purchases and the housing market have all perked up in the United States as the Federal Reserve's ultra-loose monetary policy shows signs of gaining traction. Fork in the road as U.S. outstrips Europe 2012-10-21T19:03:24Z For now, Donna is keeping her plans to herself, as she supervises the final moments of a car show that has temporarily perked up the downtown of her city. | Donna's Diner: This Land: With a New Menu and a Makeover, a Pledge to Keep Going 2012-10-18T02:33:09Z Outfielder Hunter Pence appeared at his locker, which is next to Wilson’s, and his ears perked up at the sound of Wilson’s voice. Wilson, Giants Closer, Leads Team Without Pitching 2012-10-14T19:15:34Z Corallo’s ears perked up, and she said, “I want my son to spread my ashes here.” Central Park Tennis Center in Manhattan Is a Place for Passionate Players 2012-08-22T03:40:09Z All of a sudden the ears perked up. Ellen Kullman on Her Grand Scheme for DuPont 2012-08-10T00:05:29Z Investors first perked up on Thursday after European Central Bank President Mario Draghi pledged during a speech in London that his institution was “ready to do whatever it takes to preserve the euro.” Dow breaks 13,000 on faith in Europe’s assurances on debt crisis 2012-07-28T00:22:00Z Mr. McLaughlin perked up when he heard that a future shopping expedition might be no farther than the Bronx. Upscale Outlet Mall Is Planned for the Bronx 2012-07-23T02:13:40Z Stock markets perked up last week on the hope that the 20th EU summit since the bloc's debt crisis exploded into the open in Greece would come up with dramatic measures. Europe's leaders at odds before summit 2012-06-27T10:39:03Z While the region perked up in 2010, the Arab Spring last year scared investors and activity plummeted again. DealBook: Egypt's Disarray Puts a Regional Investment Bank, EFG-Hermes, in Play 2012-06-14T22:22:10Z So the ears of some reporters perked up last Friday when Barack Obama was asked by veteran reporter David Jackson about Republican allegations Obama’s team had leaked details of national security operations for political advantage. What Will Obama's Leak Prosecutors Find? 2012-06-12T12:05:38Z “But she perked up in the winner’s circle when they laid the flowers on her lap.” Young Horse Racing Fan Makes Trip to Belmont Park 2012-06-09T19:46:37Z The near-bottom interest rates have perked up the housing market in the States, all to the good. The euro zone crisis: Money's too tight to mention 2012-05-30T11:51:59Z The situation only perked up after the government introduced a $600 billion stimulus scheme. Analysis: China's towering metal stockpiles cast economic shadow 2012-05-18T07:52:45Z Johnson perked up for a moment when told the marquee matchup could have happened, but there was nothing he could really do about it. Nationals vs. Marlins is rained out, derailing Stephen Strasburg vs. Clayton Kershaw matchup 2012-04-23T01:21:22Z The staff perked up as a redheaded wanderer pushed through the door. Black and Orange, new U Street burger joint, tests idea of 24-hour city 2012-04-02T14:25:00Z But he perked up when he saw the bottle, reached out and tousled my hair. Opinion: What Baseball Does to the Soul 2012-03-31T02:29:34Z Rose perked up after a slow start and Boozer and Korver dominated their former team, leading Chicago to an easy win. Rose, Boozer, Korver lead Bulls past Jazz, 111-97 2012-03-11T03:38:11Z On the outskirts of the crowd Ike Slump gave ear, perked up his face in a grimace, and a minute later sneaked out of the place. Ralph of the Roundhouse 2012-03-02T03:00:11.217Z Even as the stock market has reached a four-year high, the unemployment rate has declined sharply and consumer confidence has perked up, housing remains problematic, putting a damper on economic growth. Housing prices fell in December, continue to hurt economic recovery 2012-02-29T01:21:35Z The clerks perked up, smiled at one another, went to and fro more briskly. Ovington's Bank 2012-02-28T03:00:25.267Z DealBook perked up when it saw that many of the assets described in Mr. Romney’s returns were held in blind trusts invested with . DealBook: Goldman Makes Money for the Romneys 2012-01-24T22:01:45Z The U.S. job market perked up in December, creating 200,000 jobs, but at 8.5 percent, unemployment is still far above levels that would allow for meaningful recovery in consumer spending. Retailers in for steady, modest growth in 2012 2012-01-16T20:18:20Z They perked up when Sarah Palin joined the ticket, but it may not be possible for Romney to buy them off so easily. Why Rick Santorum Is No Social Conservative Savior 2011-12-30T10:30:00Z The admiral had confidence in officers and men, and they obeyed orders calmly and smilingly; and if they looked unenergetic, and at times listless, they quickly "perked up" when "business" was "toward." In the Yellow Sea 2011-12-26T03:00:10.083Z Although the mood was dampened overnight in Asia by a weak business confidence report in Japan and a contraction in China's manufacturing activity, European markets perked up Thursday morning following steep losses in previous sessions. European Stocks Higher 2011-12-15T11:19:19Z But she said the listless dog perked up after it was washed and fed. Owner of dog that Reno airport baggage handler refused to load on plane won?t be charged 2011-12-11T02:43:30Z “My ears and eyes kind of perked up when I heard how small they were,” Moultrie said. Bost, Moultrie lead No. 17 Mississippi State to 106-68 win over Troy 2011-12-10T23:47:33Z But Joe Nist, a retired policeman from North Canton, Ohio, said his ears perked up when he learned of it as he toured the school with his daughter, Sarah. Four-Year Degree Guarantees Are Growing for College Freshmen 2011-09-15T00:00:57Z The hitting, meanwhile, perked up considerably in August, but the pitching didn't. Pitching now a bigger struggle for Mariners than hitting 2011-09-02T19:59:07Z The general's chest swelled and his chin perked up jauntily. The Argus Pheasant 2011-08-27T02:00:20.160Z He perked up after the resumption, delivering a free-kick in the 47th minute with which Jay Bothroyd narrowly failed to connect. QPR 0-2 Rochdale 2011-08-23T21:02:00Z "I see; it's nice to have accomplishments, and be elegant; but not to show off, or get perked up," said Amy thoughtfully. Little Women or Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy 2011-08-18T02:00:21.810Z Already Chinese markets perked up after the central government hinted it would end its credit tightening spree. Can China Help Prevent a U.S. Tailspin? 2011-08-11T03:03:07Z In a minute or two, reassured, the ears perked up so sharply fall back, and he feeds again. The Gamekeeper At Home Sketches of Natural History and Rural Life 2011-08-04T02:00:21.507Z It seems to me if she was perked up some she might get a new hold on life. Ruth Fielding Homeward Bound A Red Cross Worker's Ocean Perils 2011-07-17T02:00:37.407Z And here, to our intense delight, came a dandy: one of those staunch Falmouth boats with the funny little jigger perked up aft like the tail of a saucy cockerell. The Log of a Sea-Waif Being Recollections of the First Four Years of My Sea Life 2011-07-09T02:00:13.057Z Portland's offense was stagnant for the game's first 40 minutes, but perked up just before halftime. Sporting KC keeps rolling, beats Timbers 2-1 2011-07-03T06:05:08Z But just seven months later when the Queen came to stay, royal support had perked up. Republicanism in retreat 2011-06-29T01:52:27Z The marching was done to spirited bands, who had to offset a driving rain-storm to keep the men perked up. Our Army at the Front 2011-06-26T02:00:07.933Z But drought already delivered $1.5 billion in losses before cotton plants perked up this season in West Texas. Drought, dust darkens nation's biggest cotton patch 2011-06-21T20:06:38Z So when I heard recently that some advisers were using dividend-paying stocks to coax people who still hold their money in cash or low-yielding bonds back into the equity markets, my ears perked up. Wealth Matters: Assessing the Value of Owning Dividend-Paying Stocks 2011-06-03T14:53:01Z Mr. Carney said that after listening to weeks of political talk in a Financial Services Committee hearing, his ears perked up at the remarks of Representative James B. Renacci, Republican of Ohio. Freshman Democrats in the House Bond Over Policy and Egg Rolls 2011-05-22T00:48:13Z The victory perked up South African sports fans after its team failed miserably at the recent cricket World Cup. Schwartzel's father resists urge to ignore Masters 2011-04-11T13:22:13Z Disney is now in the middle of a 14-acre expansion there that will open in 2014, and the park has perked up substantially. Disney Plans Lavish Park in Shanghai 2011-04-08T02:28:30Z There was delight as Sri Lanka perked up after their slow start. Cricket frenzy 2011-04-02T21:00:02Z A more or less bony livery horse, perked up for spring, with the inevitable runabout, stood before each campus house’s back door in those days. Peggy Parsons a Hampton Freshman 2011-04-01T02:00:36.933Z The girls perked up their ears when they heard it related to their camp hopes. The Woodcraft Girls in the City 2011-03-27T02:00:11.007Z Rose perked up in a big way, turning around what looked like another brutal performance against Atlanta. Rose, Bulls pull away to beat Hawks 94-76 2011-03-12T03:32:11Z I noticed that the students perked up more when we discussed policy rather than black-body radiation. Turning point: Andrew Dessler 2011-03-09T18:51:14.640Z Like many others watching the on Sunday, Lazaro Fuentes perked up when he saw images of Tibet on his TV screen, accompanied by narration about the region's human rights abuses under China's communist rule. Groupon gains wrong kind of attention 2011-02-08T04:00:00Z So last year, when earthquakes were recorded in small, discrete clusters in north central Arkansas, researchers perked up. A Dot on the Map, Until the Earth Started Shaking 2011-02-05T20:38:34Z Despite feeble economic recoveries around the world, demand for oil has perked up, and the price of crude has rebounded to about $85 a barrel. To make good stock decisions, consider a global perspective 2011-01-22T23:51:00Z It was as though one of the docile Dobbins of the hovel had suddenly perked up ears and tail and begun to play the part of a beast of prey. King Spruce, A Novel 2011-01-15T03:00:34.400Z The United States was way behind Europe in air service, but since it perked up and got interested in what could be done, why, its been getting ahead by leaps and bounds. Famous Flyers And Their Famous Flights 2010-12-25T03:00:15.953Z Coming across a new NanoDrop Spectrophotometer, a device used to measure quantities of DNA, they perked up. Turning geek into chic in DIY labs 2010-12-21T01:15:04Z It is good to be on the receiving end and one can speculate that someone supported by such sympathy might well be perked up enough to recover more quickly. What the crying game says about us 2010-12-17T17:54:34Z Issaquah's Maddey Pflaumer, who finished with 12 points, sat much of the first half in foul trouble, but perked up with 10 points in the opening 4:21 of the second half. Issaquah overcomes jitters, Woodinville, 70-56 / Girls Basketball 2010-12-09T06:53:00Z The improving economic picture was also brightened by news that consumer sentiment perked up this month to its highest level since June. U.S. jobless claims at 2-yr low, spending rises 2010-11-24T15:44:00Z He magically perks up whenever he is talking hitting with Pujols, and he perked up on Wednesday when the White House adviser David Axelrod called him to deliver the news about the medal. Sports of The Times: For Musial, a Birthday and a Medal 2010-11-20T18:18:00Z Figures on Tuesday showed French consumer confidence unexpectedly perked up in October, hitting an eight-month high as unemployment concerns eased. France says growth on track despite strikes 2010-10-26T08:44:00Z Gopperth's boot kept Newcastle in the game, however, the fly-half's two penalties reducing the deficit to four points as the Falcons perked up. Harlequins 23-12 Newcastle 2010-10-02T17:01:00Z “My ears perked up like a canary,” said Mr. Allegretti, who took such interest because he, too, fought in Normandy during World War II. World War II Memories, and an Instant Connection 2010-10-02T03:00:00Z But in the last day or two he's perked up. The hardest thing is people doubting me 2010-09-20T23:06:00Z This perked up our senior and the two became buddies for the next four and a half years. An Old Dog's New Tricks 2010-08-10T15:16:00Z When he talked about customer service in his classes, he noticed, his students perked up. How to Survive in Las Vegas 2010-08-05T21:00:00Z But he perked up when his baseball memories flowed. Johnson Honored at Yankees? Old-Timers? Day 2010-07-18T00:19:00Z Friday's report by the Labor Department on the job market in June is expected to show private-sector hiring perked up in June as the Census Bureau laid off temporary workers. Fear of a Stall Hits Market 2010-06-30T00:23:00Z If the economy does recover, Osborne's critics will say that GDP perked up in spite of the chancellor, not because of him. Budget 2010 live: George Osborne unveils tax and spending plans 2010-06-22T07:41:00Z He perked up a little bit, but it was nothing like last year, when he was a bundle of positive energy from the first day to the last. Remembering Griffey 2010-06-03T03:31:00Z Almost immediately, she perked up, dragging her exercise rider Dominic Terry to the track each day like an old soul returning to her corner of heaven. Rachel Alexandra Returns to Churchill Downs in Search of Her Magic 2010-04-30T00:51:00Z He finally perked up, hitting to about 15 feet on the par-3 second and making birdie. Tiger Woods all wet at Quail Hollow, opens with 74 2010-04-29T19:05:00Z “In the late ’80s, development really perked up here, and people were seeing change at a pace that very few people ever see,” he said. A Ski Bum Turned Politician Revels in the Olympic Spotlight 2010-02-20T21:05:00Z But Mr. Gates perked up when he was brought some coffee, and he soon began to push back against General Abbas. 2010-01-24T06:38:00Z He snarled at his daughters till they perked up their faces and came silently to a mutual agreement that they would not condescend to notice him further while he held on in his present mood. Rachel Ray A song sparrow appeared and stood on a branch with its tail perked up in a business-like way as if it had been feeding a brood. A-Birding on a Bronco They’re all walking home now, buzzing over my faux pas, and feeling as perked up as if they’d been to the theatre. Lady Cassandra Seeing his companions were in the dumps, he perked up and sniffed the night air expectantly. The Auto Boys' Mystery "Darling—I never realized what a versatile person you are—" Bag Ears perked up. "And That's How It Was, Officer" Rochester perked up with the conceit and humour of the situation. Mistress Nell A Merry Tale of a Merry Time He had perked up enough to bewail the fact that all he had was canned spinach instead of turnip greens. Let'Em Breathe Space I expect, now that she has seen you again, and has perked up a bit, she will fall into her old ways more regular. Through Russian Snows A Story of Napoleon's Retreat from Moscow They were taking it easy when you came along, just as I mean that all black ones shall who work under me, but perked up a bit and went to work right smart. Elam Storm, The Wolfer Or, The Lost Nugget They perked up when I told them that the games were unmonitored. Little Brother Old Dibs perked up at this and cottoned to the idea tremendous; and the graveyard soon become his regular stamping ground, except when there was a funeral. Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas Beth perked up her head like a startled fawn. The Vagrant Duke He asked me whose it was; and he asked me about you, and, by jinx! the way he perked up when I told him you were coming in on the stage that afternoon! Nan of Music Mountain After that he had perked up, and continued his quest for the beloved needle lost in the haystack of Gueldersdorp with renewed belief in the ultimate possibility of finding it. The Dop Doctor But David noticed that its whiskers had perked up to a quite cheerful angle. David and the Phoenix That struck the right note, and Tom and Don laughed, and Tim laughed with them, and they all three put their shoulders back and perked up a lot! Left Guard Gilbert The girls perked up their ears at this, and waited to hear Mr. Fabian’s reply. Polly's Business Venture Your prayers are abomination, because of such an idol perked up in the heart beside God, that getteth the honour and worship due to him, and God must answer you according to it, Ezek. xix. The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning Chicken Little perked up at the prospect of a tussle. Chicken Little Jane To pronounce the words sucre, sucré, süsse, the lips are necessarily pinched or perked up, in a certain exquisite way, as if we were sucking something very gratifying to the taste. The Continental Monthly, Vol. 6, No 4, August, 1864 Devoted To Literature And National Policy "See that your bow is perked up after you take this off," said the mother, as a parting injunction, and then the two children started off. Marjorie's Busy Days I imagined that he perked up a bit at this. The Paternoster Ruby “Yes, you did,” yapped Dig, who now that he was to finger his winnings had perked up wonderfully. The Master of the Shell Jack perked up his nose and stared with his mouth wide open. Roumanian Fairy Tales What so naked and chilling to the feelings, as to see a country dwelling-house all perked up, by itself, 113 standing, literally, out of doors, without any dependencies about it? Rural Architecture Being a Complete Description of Farm Houses, Cottages, and Out Buildings She perked up her head with her young red mouth open in almost childish puzzlement, as much as to say, "Why, what are balls for?" Villa Elsa A Story of German Family Life "But how on earth," he puzzled, "will you get back to——" "Oh, I 'm not returning to Isola Nobile tonight," Susanna jauntily mentioned, her chin a little perked up in the air. The Lady Paramount Skeat points out that perk and pert were both used as verbs; e.g. “perked up in a glistering grief,” Henry VIII. ii. Milton's Comus At sight of the familiar room the bird perked up. Man of Many Minds The animal perked up his head and kept his eye upon the revolver. The Broncho Rider Boys with Funston at Vera Cruz Or, Upholding the Honor of the Stars and Stripes Chow perked up, and the employees, reassured, returned to their jobs. Tom Swift and the Electronic Hydrolung They pouted awhile before they took heart, and root, but finally perked up again. I Married a Ranger Mr. Osprey was so nice and polite about it that little Mr. Sparrow perked up a little and started his wits working. Mother West Wind "Where" Stories |
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