- present participle of envy.
envying
Example Sentences
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It’s during the voice-over when Henry recalls as a boy envying the wiseguys who hung out at the pizza parlor and taxi stand across the street from his home.
From New York Times ● May 26, 2022
You mentioning Phil envying Peter because he’s so self-possessed reminded me of Peter’s white shoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 5, 2021
She might be several years younger than Jo but is an educated adult woman, and envying her orphan cousin is morally repugnant.
From Slate ● May 5, 2021
And I wished them well, not envying the uphill battle they were undertaking in a ruthless industry that probably cared little for sitter issues or parent-teacher conferences.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2020
I tried to remember every detail, to unburden and inform at the same time, not envying Miig's role any longer.
From "The Marrow Thieves" by Cherie Dimaline
