be jealous

Example Sentences

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“People are always going to be jealous of teams that try to win when they feel like others aren’t. Everybody can go out and do the same thing.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 31, 2026

“Want to be the envy of all? Want your friends and coworkers to be jealous? This is the IT item of Fall 2024.”

From Salon • Oct. 5, 2024

When Mr. Snyder asked whether Mr. Cooper might be jealous, he denied it.

From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023

An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

So it is that we should not be jealous with God.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel