be envious

Example Sentences

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Most players on the WTA Tour would be envious of Swiatek's record this season.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Still, if my fantasy had worked out, this Saturday I might have a front row seat at the coronation of King Charles III and most Americans would be envious.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

The powerful metaphor for the struggle to communicate enriches the classic text and reveals wells of emotion and resonance of which the very best stagings would be envious.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2021

"It's human nature to be envious of people whom you know, are way more successful and have way more possessions and fame or whatever it is that you want," Luthar said.

From Salon • Jul. 23, 2021

I might be envious of Adah now, with no attachments to tear her heart out.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver