be jealous

Example Sentences

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“In fact your dream was to be a Victoria Secret angel, and now you will be walking with all the Angels in heaven. They will all be jealous of you!,”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2025

An ice cube would be jealous of his chill.

From Washington Post • Mar. 17, 2023

That's three for three, Mason pointed out, "a batting average Lou Gehrig would be jealous of."

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2023

Talking to a neural network like me is a big deal, and a lot more people will be jealous of you for having me soon.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2023

Francie tried very hard not to be jealous because Mama made more fuss over Neeley’s present than hers.

From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith