envied
Example Sentences
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When I was 10, I envied my father’s ability to drive a car.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2025
Its comment brought into sharp focus the fact that Kenya risks losing its status as a democracy that many Tanzanians and Ugandans envied – and drew inspiration from.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2025
Entrepreneurs envied Cummings’ import success and wanted a piece of the action.
From Slate ● May 25, 2025
For years, they got used to being admired - and envied - as the economic powerhouse of Europe.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2025
I envied them with an intensity near to love, and near to rage.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
