jealous
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Older children, usually from seven upwards, can feel isolated or "quite jealous" of peers who haven't experienced loss, and grief can deepen as understanding grows, Sadie added.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
During this period, the future president’s law partner, William Herndon, took an intense dislike of Mary, perhaps jealous of Lincoln’s heavy reliance on her views.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
Mozart turns redemption into transcendence in “Figaro,” as a jealous yet philandering count finds his soul.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
In response to the criticism, Patel has pretended that his detractors are just jealous of his girlfriend.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Jason was still a little nervous about her getting jealous of Reyna, but when she looked up, she gave him a dry smile that seemed more teasing than insecure.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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