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

I can only be envious of the early fish and archaic crabs that might have seen Earth’s temporary band of spinning debris.

From Slate • Oct. 21, 2024

“You’ve got to be envious how he approaches every situation,” Spieth said.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 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

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

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver