be jealous
Example Sentences
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It showed that women don’t have to be jealous of each other.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
When Mr. Snyder asked whether Mr. Cooper might be jealous, he denied it.
From New York Times • Jun. 7, 2023
He joked that "many people will be jealous" of the moment Sinfield kissed him as they crossed the finish line.
From BBC • May 16, 2023
An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.
From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023
But after I said yes, and Mary Elizabeth announced it to the group, I wanted Sam to be jealous.
From "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
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