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envious

[en-vee-uhs] / ˈɛn vi əs /


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In the second letter, signed “always,” Harp describes being envious of people “whose only ‘job’ seems to be to talk with you, and look pretty,” adding “I want that job!!”

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

“And around Europe, the supporters are a little bit envious that we don’t have it.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 13, 2026

And in May 2025 Trump sounded more than a little envious of his Arab hosts as he praised the marble of Qatar's royal palace as "perfecto" and marvelled at Saudi Arabia's architecture.

From Barron's Jul. 7, 2026

I’m envious of Annie’s brilliance, of course, but we speak the same writing language and we love it equally.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 19, 2026

Tayo thought of Rocky then, and he was proud that Emo was so envious.

From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko




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